Download WhisPaste
Choose your preferred installation method.
Why there are two ways to get WhisPaste
WhisPaste stays open source and free to use, always. Buying it in the Store is an option, not a requirement: some prefer it because it's more convenient, others grab the source straight from GitHub because they want to see the code. Either way is equally welcome here.
A small purchase in the Store helps cover certificates, servers, and ongoing development, entirely voluntary, with nothing extra expected in return. Built by one person, kept alive by the people who use it every day.
Microsoft Store
Signed, automatic updates, no security warning. The most convenient way to install WhisPaste.
Same app, same features as the free version, nothing missing.
macOS
Download the latest macOS release directly from GitHub. Supports Apple M-series chips natively.
After downloading, open the DMG and drag WhisPaste to your Applications folder.
Note: Gatekeeper warning
After opening the DMG and moving WhisPaste to Applications, macOS may refuse to open it, showing "Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
Note: Gatekeeper warning
After opening the DMG and moving WhisPaste to Applications, macOS may refuse to open it, showing "Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
Open Privacy & Security settings
Go to Apple menu → System Settings → Privacy & Security. Scroll down to the Security section.
Click "Open Anyway"
You will see a message about WhisPaste. Click "Open Anyway". This button is available for about one hour after the first launch attempt.
Confirm and enter your password
Click "Open Anyway" again in the confirmation dialog, then enter your Mac login password when prompted.
Why does this happen?
WhisPaste is open source and built transparently via GitHub Actions, but it is not yet notarized by Apple. This warning appears for any app not downloaded from the App Store. It does not mean the app is unsafe.
Linux
Direct download, no terminal required: make the AppImage executable and run it.
Works on most distributions. Right-click the file → Properties → Permissions → "Allow executing", then double-click to run.
Or the .deb package (Debian/Ubuntu)Which Linux file do I need? AppImage, .deb and tar.gz explained →Build from source instead?
WhisPaste is a Flutter app, building from source takes only a few minutes.
Build from source instead?
WhisPaste is a Flutter app, building from source takes only a few minutes.
WhisPaste is a Flutter app, so building on Linux takes only a few minutes once Flutter is installed.
Install Flutter
Follow the official Flutter install guide at flutter.dev. On most distributions a snap works well: `sudo snap install flutter --classic`. Run `flutter doctor` to verify the setup.
Clone the repository
Run `git clone https://github.com/whispaste/whispaste.git` in a terminal and change into the directory: `cd whispaste`.
Build and run
Run `flutter run -d linux` to build and launch WhisPaste. The first build takes a few minutes; subsequent runs are faster.
Free from GitHub
Download the latest public release directly. Open source, transparent, and always free.
Important: SmartScreen warning
When downloading from GitHub, Windows may show security warnings. This is normal for new open-source software:
Important: SmartScreen warning
When downloading from GitHub, Windows may show security warnings. This is normal for new open-source software:
Browser blocks the download
Chrome or Edge may show "not commonly downloaded". Click the arrow (↑) or "…" menu next to the download bar, then select "Keep".
SmartScreen warning appears
When you run the installer, Windows may show "Windows protected your PC". Click "More info", then "Run anyway".
Install and run WhisPaste
Follow the installer steps. WhisPaste will be ready in seconds.
Package managers
For power users: install and update WhisPaste straight from the terminal.
Package managers
For power users: install and update WhisPaste straight from the terminal.
One command installs WhisPaste and keeps it up to date automatically from then on.
Windows
Never used this before?
If this program isn't installed on your computer yet, the official guide below shows you how to set it up. Official setup guide
Speech service not starting?
Create a diagnostics report with our tool and send it to us. It helps us pinpoint the problem fast.
Speech service not starting?
Create a diagnostics report with our tool and send it to us. It helps us pinpoint the problem fast.
Download the diagnostics tool
Pick the build for your system below.
Run it
On Windows double-click the .exe; on macOS open the .dmg and double-click WhisPaste-Diagnose.app. It writes a report to your Desktop.
Send us the report
Attach the generated file to an email so we can read the speech-service environment and the model-load test result.
Send the report tosilvio-lindstedt@outlook.com
Why the warning?
Microsoft SmartScreen warns about any new software that hasn't built download reputation, regardless of whether it's safe. WhisPaste is fully open source and every release is built transparently through GitHub Actions.