Open-source app
Free
MIT; provider usage separate
- Included scope
- Dictate, Ask and Transform hotkeys; local model options
Flunkey
● Identity checkedWindows voice dictation and AI editing · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Flunkey provides Windows hotkeys for dictation, voice questions and selected-text rewriting. Users choose local Whisper/Ollama or optional cloud providers, with cleanup modes, app profiles and local conversation history.
- Category
- Windows voice dictation and AI editing
- Free access
- Free forever and MIT open source; optional billed providers charge their own usage.
- API access
- Optional cloud model keys and local Ollama are supported; a separate public automation API was not established.
Is Flunkey right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to Windows users dictating or reviewing spoken edits inside existing apps.
Before you choose
Requires Windows 10/11 64-bit, microphone and WebView2; install/updates use Microsoft Store. Screenshot questions require a vision-capable model and are limited to the Ask workflow. Cloud keys are stored in Credential Manager, but requests sent to providers are remotely processed. Local history/no tracking and correction accuracy were not independently tested. Transform replaces selected text, so inspect output and use undo before committing an edit.
Workflow and handoff
Dictate fixture text with the chosen local/cloud mode, review names and app formatting and verify undo before rewriting real work.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires Windows 10/11 64-bit, microphone and WebView2; install/updates use Microsoft Store. Screenshot questions require a vision-capable model and are limited to the Ask workflow. Cloud keys are stored in Credential Manager, but requests sent to providers are remotely processed. Local history/no tracking and correction accuracy were not independently tested. Transform replaces selected text, so inspect output and use undo before committing an edit.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Flunkey provides Windows hotkeys for dictation, voice questions and selected-text rewriting. Users choose local Whisper/Ollama or optional cloud providers, with cleanup modes, app profiles and local conversation history. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires Windows 10/11 64-bit, microphone and WebView2; install/updates use Microsoft Store. Screenshot questions require a vision-capable model and are limited to the Ask workflow. Cloud keys are stored in Credential Manager, but requests sent to providers are remotely processed. Local history/no tracking and correction accuracy were not independently tested. Transform replaces selected text, so inspect output and use undo before committing an edit. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Flunkey pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Flunkey used for?
Flunkey provides Windows hotkeys for dictation, voice questions and selected-text rewriting. Users choose local Whisper/Ollama or optional cloud providers, with cleanup modes, app profiles and local conversation history.
Does Flunkey have a free plan?
Free forever and MIT open source; optional billed providers charge their own usage.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Flunkey cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Flunkey through an API?
Optional cloud model keys and local Ollama are supported; a separate public automation API was not established.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires Windows 10/11 64-bit, microphone and WebView2; install/updates use Microsoft Store. Screenshot questions require a vision-capable model and are limited to the Ask workflow. Cloud keys are stored in Credential Manager, but requests sent to providers are remotely processed. Local history/no tracking and correction accuracy were not independently tested. Transform replaces selected text, so inspect output and use undo before committing an edit.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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