Yap — AI for Personal Productivity & Executive Assistants

For an Executive Assistant, speed and discretion are paramount. Yap delivers on both by processing your voice directly on your Mac, eliminating the lag and privacy risks of cloud-based dictation services. The proof is in its design: it's open-source, uses Apple's on-device Speech framework, and explicitly states that audio never leaves your machine. This means you can confidently dictate sensitive executive communications, whether in the office or on a plane, knowing the data is secure. Its core function—pasting text into any active field with a single keystroke—integrates seamlessly into an EA's multitasking workflow. Whether you're firing off a quick Slack message, drafting an email in Outlook, or adding a note to a calendar event, Yap removes the friction of typing. The addition of a searchable local history means you can instantly find and reuse a previously dictated thought, saving you from re-typing common phrases or instructions. It's a simple, powerful tool built for efficiency.