Built a dictation app for Citrix/VDI/RDP (it types keystrokes, not paste)

I know there are a million dictation apps out there. I'm not gonna pretend this is some breakthrough. But I couldn't find one that solved the exact problem I kept running into, so I built DictaFlow.

Problem

I spend a lot of time in Citrix and remote desktop sessions for work. Every dictation app I tried relied on pasting text, and every remote client I used blocked paste. I'd dictate something, try to insert it, and nothing would happen. Sometimes it landed in the wrong window. Sometimes it just failed silently and I lost what I said. It happened constantly, so eventually I gave up and started building my own.

Comparison

Apple Dictation is too basic, there's no mid-sentence correction, and it doesn't work in remote desktops. Wispr Flow is $18 a month but it still uses the clipboard, so it breaks in Citrix the same way everything else does. Dragon is expensive and Windows-only.

What makes DictaFlow different is that it doesn't paste at all. It simulates keystrokes, so to the remote desktop it literally looks like someone typing. No paste blocking, no audio redirection, no asking IT to change anything. It just works.

A few things I built in because I wanted them: Hold-to-Talk, because I hate always-on listening and that weird feeling of wondering if something's recording. Actually Override, which lets you fix a misspoken word mid-sentence by voice without touching the keyboard. I use that one constantly. And it works anywhere you can type, emails, Slack, VS Code, Epic, terminal, whatever.

Pricing

Local models are free. Cloud models are $7 a month. Wispr Flow is $18 for comparison.

Full disclosure, I'm Ryan, this is my app. I made it because I needed it. If you're stuck in the same locked-down remote desktop situation where dictation always breaks, maybe it helps you too.

Site: dictaflow.io

Would this useful to anyone else in this sub? If so, I'd really appreciate to hear your thoughts. Thank you

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OS iCanHazShortcut 2.0.0 - new major release for the 10-year anniversary of iCHS

Problem:
Sometimes you just need to run a terminal command by pressing some keys on your keyboard or by using a quickly accessible menu.

Comparison:
Technically you can achieve the same with Automator, which is included with every installed macOS. However, it's more annoying to set up, it's not really focused on just that and for some reason introduces a noticeable delay before execution.

iCHS 2.0

Pricing:
FOSS
GitHub
Releases

AI Disclaimer:
Human-validated slop written under strict technical requirements by GLM 5.1

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DateDrop — drop a formatted date or time anywhere with a hotkey

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[Update] RevPDF 4.0: A completely free, offline Mac PDF editor with new OCR & Batch Ops.

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Is the “whatcable” GitHub repository legit?

Can someone confirm if the following website is legit?

https://github.com/darrylmorley/whatcable

Basically, I want to check if a USB-C to USB-C adapter supports 240W.

AI suggested me to use a free app called "whatcable" to test if it has the E-Marker feature.

Thanks!

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Native English speakers: how does the app name “Titta” sound to you?

https://preview.redd.it/o63olhlk9hzg1.png?width=2078&format=png&auto=webp&s=8c400d089a3569caadda087f9da0165e6d009aa3

Hi r/macapps

I’m finishing a lightweight image viewer for macOS and I’m still unsure about the name Titta (Swedish for “look”). While early testing, I’ve received feedback that the word gives off an odd vibe in English, so I’d love a quick sanity check.

What I’d love from you

1. First thought: When you read or hear “Titta,” what do you feel or picture?
2. Name ideas: If you think Titta won’t land well, suggest a short, clear alternative that still says “image viewer” or “quick look.” Up-vote names you like.

Reward
I’ll DM a free App Store promo code to the top-voted alternate name (or to the commenter who convinces me to keep “Titta”) once the app goes live.

Problem

MacOS Quick Look might not be the best tool for handling big folders, and it doesn’t let you easily mark important files or compare images.
Power-user viewers exist, but many feel bloated or haven’t been updated in years.

Comparison

vs Xee³ – Xee³ is quick but lacks a pick/filter workflow and synced-zoom, higher RAM use, and its last major update was years ago.
vs ApolloOne – ApolloOne is feature-rich but heavier. Titta keeps navigation snappy and UI interactions lag-free even in huge folders.
vs Pixea – Pixea down-samples during browsing. Titta always shows each image at its true resolution while staying responsive.
vs Apple Quick Look – Titta keeps speed in large directories, remembers your picks, and shows thumbnails all the time.

Pricing

Final price not decided yet.

If you’d rather try it first, the TestFlight is here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/MgQB29yU (feedback welcome but not required for the name poll).

Thanks for helping choose a name that feels right!  🙏

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[OS] - Free, Open Source, AI-driven user testing for iOS, macOS, and the web.
https://redd.it/1t59r4x
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ExtraBar - A different approach to menu bar managers

https://redd.it/1t5ccdx
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BoxReplay v1.1 - F1 screensaver for Mac

https://redd.it/1t5bqkv
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GooseNeck: Posture coach that uses your MacBook's hidden motion sensors instead of the webcam

https://redd.it/1t5cq8l
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[OS] Free, Open Source, AI-driven user testing for iOS, macOS, and the web
https://redd.it/1t5gd1l
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