VoiceWave Local Core

by Rithwik Posaniv0.3.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Privacy-first local dictation for Windows. Powered by whisper.cpp with no cloud audio path.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id VoiceWave.LocalCore --exact --version 0.3.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for VoiceWave Local Core

VoiceWave Local Core uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

VoiceWave.Local.Core_0.3.1_x64-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for VoiceWave Local Core →

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About

VoiceWave is a privacy-first desktop dictation app that captures speech locally, transcribes it with on-device whisper.cpp models, and inserts text reliably into the focused app.

- Local-only transcription (no audio leaves your device)

- Global hotkey push-to-talk and toggle dictation

- Direct insert with clipboard and history fallbacks

- Verified model lifecycle with checksum validation

Installers · v0.3.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for VoiceWave Local Core.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install VoiceWave Local Core on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id VoiceWave.LocalCore --exact --version 0.3.1. winget downloads the installer from Rithwik Posani and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install VoiceWave Local Core silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id VoiceWave.LocalCore --exact 0.3.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for VoiceWave Local Core?

VoiceWave Local Core uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: VoiceWave.Local.Core_0.3.1_x64-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall VoiceWave Local Core via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id VoiceWave.LocalCore --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from VoiceWave Local Core's Apps & Features entry.

Is VoiceWave Local Core free?

VoiceWave Local Core is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/rithwik1510/VoiceWave-Open-Source-WhisperFlow-Alternative) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does VoiceWave Local Core work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls VoiceWave Local Core directly from the publisher.

How do I keep VoiceWave Local Core up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id VoiceWave.LocalCore --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of VoiceWave Local Core from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.3.1latest
0.2.0