Granite brings IBM’s Granite speech-to-text models to TypeWhisper, running entirely on-device using Apple’s MLX framework. Like WhisperKit, all processing happens locally on your Mac’s Apple Silicon chip - no cloud services or API keys needed.
Features
Fully local on-device transcription
Powered by IBM Granite speech models
Runs on Apple Silicon via MLX
No API keys or cloud accounts required
Privacy-friendly - audio never leaves your Mac
Configuration
Model - Select which Granite model variant to use.
Setup
Open TypeWhisper Settings > Plugins
Find the Granite plugin and click Configure
Select your preferred model variant
Select Granite as your transcription engine in Settings or in a profile
The model will be downloaded automatically on first use
