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Prose is a system-wide AI voice dictation tool for Windows, published by Daniel Radicheski and currently available at version 1.0.3, with two versions released to date. Designed to fit into any workflow, it lets users hold a hotkey, speak naturally, and receive cleaned-up text pasted directly into whichever application is focused, making it useful for writing emails, documents, messages, code comments, and any other context where typing can be replaced by speech. The software transcribes audio using Groq Whisper and then refines the result by removing filler words and correcting punctuation, while preserving the speaker's exact wording — it will not substitute words for synonyms, so the output stays faithful to what was actually said. This combination of raw transcription and light cleanup positions Prose in the speech-to-text and productivity category, appealing to users who want dictation that reads like deliberate writing rather than unedited speech. To operate, Prose requires a free Groq API key, which the application prompts for on first launch, keeping setup straightforward for new users. Privacy is a central part of its design: audio is sent only to Groq for transcription, the software has no backend of its own, and it collects no telemetry, so no usage data is gathered or stored by the publisher. Because it works system-wide rather than being tied to a single editor or browser, it can be used across an entire Windows environment without per-app configuration. With its hotkey-driven operation, faithful text cleanup, and minimal data footprint, Prose offers a lightweight approach to AI-assisted dictation for users who want fast, accurate voice input without sacrificing control over their words or their privacy.
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