Show HN: Ghost Pepper – Local hold-to-talk speech-to-text for macOS

Ghost Pepper is a new macOS application that offers local hold-to-talk speech-to-text functionality, enabling users to transcribe speech without relying on cloud services. This tool exemplifies lean AI-native software development by focusing on privacy and efficiency within a small, focused product. It highlights the trend of solo or small teams building AI-powered tools that run locally, reducing dependency on large infrastructure.