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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://vowen.mintlify.app/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Download and install Vowen on macOS or Windows.

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Supported Platforms

PlatformOS VersionArchitecture
macOSmacOS 12 (Monterey) or laterApple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel x64
WindowsWindows 10 or laterx64
Vowen does not currently support Linux or Windows on ARM.

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System Requirements

macOSWindows
RAM4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Disk Space~300 MB for the app, plus the model you choose~300 MB for the app, plus the model you choose
GPUNot required (Apple Neural Engine handles acceleration)NVIDIA GPU optional (for local model acceleration)
Transcription models range from 78 MB (Tiny) to 3 GB (Large v3). You pick one during onboarding and can switch or download more anytime from Settings > Models.

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Download

Download the latest version from vowen.ai.

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macOS Installation

1

Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to mount it.
2

Drag to Applications

Drag the Vowen icon to your Applications folder.
3

Launch

Open Vowen from Applications. macOS may show a standard first-launch warning since the app was downloaded from the internet.
4

Complete Onboarding

The setup wizard walks you through granting permissions, downloading a transcription model, and trying your first dictation.

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Windows Installation

1

Run the Installer

Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
2

Handle Security Warning

If Windows Defender shows “Windows protected your PC”, click More info then Run anyway. This appears because the app is not yet code-signed with an EV certificate.
The app is safe to install. To bypass this warning permanently, we would need an Extended Validation (EV) code-signing certificate, which Microsoft requires for SmartScreen reputation. EV certs cost several hundred dollars per year and require a hardware token, which is a meaningful expense for a two-person team. We are working toward getting one for future releases.
3

Complete Installation

Follow the installer prompts. Vowen will be installed and shortcuts created.
4

Launch and Onboard

Open Vowen and complete the setup wizard.
Vowen is safe to install. Some antivirus software (QuickHeal, Kaspersky) may flag it as suspicious because the app is not yet code-signed. If you see a warning, add Vowen to your antivirus whitelist.

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What Gets Installed

  • The Vowen application
  • Helper binaries for transcription and audio capture
  • The Silero Voice Activity Detection (VAD) model
Your transcription model is downloaded during onboarding rather than bundled in the installer. This keeps the download small and lets you pick the model that fits your hardware.

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After Installation

Vowen checks for updates daily and shows a banner in the settings window when a new version is available. See Updates for details on how releases are shipped and how to give us feedback.

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Uninstalling

  1. Quit Vowen completely (right-click menu bar icon > Quit Vowen)
  2. Drag Vowen from Applications to Trash
  3. To remove all data: delete ~/Library/Application Support/vowen/