Kviskr

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On the record

AI providers

When enabled, AI modes can send transcribed text to Anthropic or OpenAI; the recording stays on the Mac.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

App compatibility

The site says Kviskr works in apps including Word, Slack, Mail, Safari, Notion, Messages, Notes, and Claude.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Audio transcription

Users can drag an audio recording or interview into Kviskr to transcribe it on the Mac.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Custom vocabulary

Yeskviskr.no · read 23 Sep 2026

Data handling

Audio and transcripts are stored locally, with history set to delete after 30 days by default and options for 7 or 90 days or retention.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Dictation workflow

Kviskr uses push-to-talk: hold a shortcut while speaking, then release to insert the text where the cursor is.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Languages

Users can choose Bokmål or Nynorsk, and the site also describes a Whisper model supporting nearly 100 languages.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Maker and location

Kviskr is developed in Oslo by founder and developer Andreas Arntsen.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Offline dictation

Yeskviskr.no · read 23 Sep 2026

Offline use

The included standard model performs speech recognition locally, so dictation works without internet access.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Privacy model

on-devicekviskr.no · read 23 Sep 2026

Purpose

Kviskr turns Norwegian speech into text on Mac using local speech recognition.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Security limits

Kviskr says it does not use its own SQLite encryption and relies on the Mac user account and disk encryption to protect local history.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Speech models

The app offers models including Standard, Maks kvalitet, Ordrett rask, and Whisper, and says all run on the Mac.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Support

The help page directs users to email, a contact form, or GitHub issues for support and bug reports.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

macOSkviskr.no · read 23 Sep 2026

System requirements

Kviskr requires Apple silicon (M1 or newer) and macOS 15.1 or newer; Intel Macs are unsupported.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

Writing modes

Optional AI modes can turn dictated content into formats such as an email, and are off until enabled.kviskr.no · read 8 Oct 2026

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