Dabri: Linux Speech-to-Text, the Unix Way
Dabri is a new speech-to-text tool designed specifically for Linux users, addressing the limitations of existing solutions. It operates as a lightweight daemon and integrates seamlessly with the desktop environment, offering automation capabilities. The project was rebranded from Speak-to-AI to Dabri to improve its visibility in search results amidst the AI boom.
- ▪Dabri is built as a small Go binary and can be packaged as a cross-distro AppImage.
- ▪It allows for automation, such as saving voice notes or controlling smart home devices through voice commands.
- ▪The tool is designed to feel like a native part of the Linux desktop, enhancing productivity without compromising privacy.
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| Canonical URL | https://dev.to/ashbuk/dabri-linux-speech-to-text-the-unix-way-46pp |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 16:02:11 +0000 |
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3554115) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Asher Buk Posted on May 19 • Originally published at ashbuk.dev Dabri: Linux Speech-to-Text, the Unix Way #linux #stt #go #whisper Backstory: A year ago I built a speech-to-text assistant for myself, because on Linux this has always been a pain and there still was not really anything solid. And a system-wide "keyboard" for inserting voice into any window is a superpower, a productivity boost, and a daily necessity.
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