Download
Download SpeechShield for Mac
Version 0.12.0 beta, Apple silicon, macOS 26 or later
Install
Three steps to install
Open the DMG
Open the SpeechShield DMG from your Downloads folder or your browser's download list.
Move it to Applications
Drag the SpeechShield icon into the Applications folder.
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.