Download Vurb
Free to start. Pick your platform.
Version 0.1.0 beta. All files are on GitHub Releases.
System requirements
| macOS | macOS 13 or later. Apple Silicon recommended for the Best model. |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or 11, x64. |
| Linux | x64, X11 session. Wayland isn't supported yet. |
| Disk | 148 MB to 574 MB for the speech model, depending on which one you choose, plus the app. |
First run
- Install and open Vurb. If you see a warning about an unidentified developer, see the next section.
- Allow the microphone. Your OS will ask the first time you dictate.
- On a Mac, allow Accessibility. Vurb needs it to type into other apps: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility, then turn on Vurb. Without it, text is copied to the clipboard instead of typed.
- Let the speech model download. Apple Silicon Macs start with Best (574 MB); other computers start with Balanced (190 MB). You can switch models in settings.
- Hold your key and talk. fn on a Mac, Right Control on Windows and Linux.
Unsigned installer warnings
The beta installers aren't code-signed yet, so your OS will warn you the first time. Here's how to open it anyway.
macOS
- Open Vurb once. macOS will say it can't verify the developer. Click Done.
- Open System Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to the message about Vurb and click Open Anyway, then confirm.
Windows
- Run the installer. If you see “Windows protected your PC”, click More info.
- Click Run anyway.
Only do this for files downloaded from vurb.me or our GitHub Releases page.