React

Revised with .NET examples — A newer version of this article, covering both Python and .NET, is available as part of the MAF v1: Python and .NET series: MAF v1 — 03-streaming-and-multiturn.

macOS has had built-in dictation since Monterey. It is fine — press and hold a key, speak, done. But it requires Apple’s servers (unless you download the enhanced on-device model), only works in some apps, and you have zero control over punctuation, formatting, or hotkeys.