Atticus: free open-source macOS voice assistant that runs on Claude Code
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Saarth Ranka released Atticus, a free, open-source hold-to-talk voice assistant for macOS, and says it runs through Claude Code on an existing Claude Pro or Max plan with no API key.
Users hold Control, Option and Space, speak a request, and release. Atticus moves windows, finds files and reads the screen, according to the project's description.
A Show HN post reports that simple commands such as opening apps and moving windows skip the AI and run instantly, and that each AI request uses about 0.14 cents of plan usage. The post also says Apple's on-device speech keeps audio on the Mac, and that risky commands such as deletions and purchases require user confirmation.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Oct 12, 4:44 AM ET
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AIAtticus is a free, open-source hold-to-talk voice assistant for macOS that runs through Claude Code on a paid Claude Pro or Max plan. Simple commands such as opening apps and moving windows skip the AI and run instantly, and the source reports about 0.14 cents of plan usage per AI ask. Apple's on-device speech keeps audio on the Mac, and risky commands like deletions and purchases require user confirmation.
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