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VoiceBass for macOS
Native menu bar dictation for macOS 13 and newer. Download is public; account login is required in the app before cloud transcription.
Install checklist.
Direct distribution needs a clear install path, especially for permissions and Gatekeeper prompts.
Install
Drag VoiceBass into Applications and open it from macOS.
Allow
Grant microphone and accessibility permissions when prompted.
Sign in
Use your VoiceBass account before cloud transcription starts.
Troubleshooting.
Most launch support issues will be install, microphone, accessibility or account state.
Gatekeeper
The production build must be Developer ID signed and notarized before public download.
Permissions
VoiceBass needs microphone access to record and accessibility permission to insert text system-wide.
System requirements.
The app is a menu bar utility. It needs normal macOS permissions so it can record and place text back into the focused field.
macOS
macOS 13 Ventura or newer
Permissions
Microphone and Accessibility access
Account
VoiceBass login for cloud transcription
Network
HTTPS access to the VoiceBass API