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sayso
Free open-source local dictation tool: press a key, speak, and text is inserted into the active app. Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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19.6% fork ratio
License: GPL-3.0
Selection & positioning guide
Structured overview of delivery form, target scenarios, and licensing boundaries
Positioning & delivery
Categorized under Media & Images and delivered as Open-source software, covering Voice tools, Speech to text workflows.
Stack & community signals
Built primarily with Rust. Community scale is summarized in the metrics above; use the star history and commit activity below to judge the quality and durability of its growth.
License & maintenance check
Licensed under GPL-3.0 with status "Recently maintained". Verify dependency requirements and the upstream LICENSE before production adoption.
Star history & growth
Based on collected snapshots
No trend in this date range
Inspect recent observations
| Date | Stars |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 34 |
| 2026-10-18 | 36 |
| 2026-10-19 | 38 |
| 2026-10-20 | 40 |
| 2026-10-21 | 40 |
| 2026-10-22 | 40 |
| 2026-10-23 | 41 |
| 2026-10-24 | 41 |
| 2026-10-25 | 42 |
| 2026-10-26 | 42 |
| 2026-10-27 | 44 |
| 2026-10-28 | 46 |
| 2026-10-29 | 47 |
| 2026-10-30 | 47 |
| 2026-10-31 | 47 |
| 2026-11-01 | 47 |
| 2026-11-02 | 48 |
| 2026-11-03 | 48 |
| 2026-11-04 | 48 |
| 2026-11-05 | 48 |
| 2026-11-06 | 49 |
| 2026-11-07 | 49 |
| 2026-11-08 | 49 |
| 2026-11-09 | 49 |
| 2026-11-10 | 50 |
| 2026-11-11 | 50 |
| 2026-11-12 | 50 |
| 2026-11-13 | 50 |
| 2026-11-14 | 50 |
| 2026-11-15 | 51 |
Project profile
Repository metadata & lifecycle signals
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Delivery form
- Open-source software
- Latest release
- 2026-11-12
- Last push
- 2026-11-13
- Created
- 2026-10-02 (1 mo)
- Fork / Star ratio
- 19.6%
Get the source & start here
Cloning downloads source; follow official setup and dependency instructions.
git clone https://github.com/watzon/sayso.gitAfter cloning, enter the project directory · cd sayso
GitRank Project Score
5-dimension model · 75% input coverage
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- MaintenanceRecent push & release cadence
- 30 / 30
- Delivery informationSetup docs, examples & prerequisites
- 13 / 25
- Community signalsStar scale & fork participation
- 11 / 20
- Recent growth7-day net gain & momentum
- 0 / 15
- Usage informationDescription, license & homepage
- 10 / 10
Computed automatically from repository activity, documentation structure, community signals, and recent growth.
Frequently Asked Questions about sayso
Is watzon/sayso still actively maintained in 2026?+
watzon/sayso is currently rated "Recently maintained" with a GitRank engineering score of 64/100. Its latest recorded code push was on 2026-11-13, with the latest tagged release on 2026-11-12.
Can I use watzon/sayso for commercial projects?+
watzon/sayso is licensed under GPL-3.0 (copyleft). Commercial use is permitted, but distributing modified binaries or network services (especially under GPL/AGPL) carries source-disclosure obligations.
What are the best open-source alternatives to watzon/sayso?+
Top actively maintained open-source alternatives and comparable projects to watzon/sayso in Media & Images include OpenWhispr/openwhispr (11,580 stars), anomalyco/hex (6,745 stars), leon-ai/leon (17,679 stars). Follow the internal links below to compare their architecture and licensing.
How fast is watzon/sayso growing on GitHub?+
Net Star change over the past 7 days: +2 Stars.