v2s is a macOS application that provides live bilingual subtitles for any app by capturing audio, transcribing it, and translating the results entirely offline.
The tool solves the problem of following audio content in unfamiliar languages or with poor audio quality by running speech-to-text and translation directly on your machine. It captures system audio, transcribes the speech using local models, and translates the transcription into another language, all without sending data to external servers. The entire workflow operates from the menu bar, making it accessible while you use other applications.
This approach suits macOS users who need real-time subtitle generation for videos, calls, or other audio sources and want to avoid cloud dependencies or latency. The offline-first design means no internet connection is required and no audio leaves your computer. Anyone concerned about privacy or working in environments with limited connectivity will find this particularly valuable. The tool handles any app on macOS that produces audio, making it broadly applicable rather than tied to specific platforms or services.
Development activity shows consistent engagement with the codebase. The project receives regular commits addressing bugs and adding features. Pull requests are reviewed and merged, indicating active maintenance. Issues are opened and closed, suggesting the maintainer responds to user feedback and identified problems. The project maintains a public roadmap or issue tracker where future work is visible to users.
