Quick Start

Download Amical

Get Amical from our downloads page or install via the methods below.

Mac

Homebrew (recommended):

brew install --cask amical

Manual install: Download the .dmg from the downloads page, open it, and drag Amical to your Applications folder.

Allow Amical to Run (macOS)

If you see a security warning on first launch:

1. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Click "Open Anyway" next to the Amical warning
3. Or right-click the Amical app and select "Open", then confirm

Windows

Download the installer from the downloads page and run it. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Mobile

Amical is available on iOS and Android in private beta. Join the beta to get early access.

Setup

1. Open Amical from your Applications folder (Mac) or Start menu (Windows)
2. Follow the startup steps:
   • Microphone Access — Grant permission so Amical can hear your voice
   • Accessibility Access — Allow Amical to use keyboard shortcuts and paste text into other apps

How to Use

1. Open any app where you want to type — Notes, Slack, Email, etc.
2. Hold the fn key and start speaking
3. Release the fn key when you're done
4. Amical converts your speech to text and automatically pastes it into the active app

That's it! You're ready to start dictating in any application.

Get Help

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