Download

Download SpeechShield for Mac

Version 0.12.0 beta, Apple silicon, macOS 26 or later

Install

Three steps to install

  1. Open the DMG

    Open the SpeechShield DMG from your Downloads folder or your browser's download list.

  2. Move it to Applications

    Drag the SpeechShield icon into the Applications folder.

  3. Launch it

    Open SpeechShield from Applications. Allow only the permissions for features you'll use, now or later in Settings. Opened straight from the DMG, it offers to move itself.

Permissions

Permissions SpeechShield asks for

Microphone
To transcribe your voice, and to record sessions you turn recording on for.
System audio recording
To transcribe sound from other apps, like meetings and videos.
Screen & system audio recording
To attach your screen to an answer with ⌘K in interviews and meetings, and to use Shareable Screen.
Local network
Only to reach an AI server running on another device on your network.

SpeechShield never asks for Accessibility, Input Monitoring, Camera or Full Disk Access.