About AIDictation
AIDictation lets you start voice-to-text dictation with a configurable global shortcut and insert the result into supported Windows apps.
AIDictation 0.0.5
Open-source speech-to-text and dictation app for Windows.
- By WritingMate
- Open Source
- Updated Jul 24, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | WritingMate |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.0.5 |
| Release date | 2026-07-24 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | WritingMate.AIDictation |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
| Install scope | Current user |
Install AIDictation from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=WritingMate.AIDictation -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=WritingMate.AIDictation -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=WritingMate.AIDictation -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"AIDictation-Windows-Setup-v0.0.5.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
Frequently asked questions
Is AIDictation free?
Yes. AIDictation is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of AIDictation?
The latest version is 0.0.5, released on Jul 24, 2026.
Is it safe to download AIDictation?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 762a69c6917df39b13dbb3b2f9c88dec5de8a0cadf443cc25376fe359d9252a4.
Which Windows versions does AIDictation support?
AIDictation requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install AIDictation silently?
Run the offline installer with "AIDictation-Windows-Setup-v0.0.5.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=WritingMate.AIDictation -e --silent.
How do I uninstall AIDictation?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find AIDictation and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=WritingMate.AIDictation -e.
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