Dimmy is a cross-platform voice-transcription overlay. Record audio with a global hotkey, transcribe locally (whisper.cpp or Parakeet) or via cloud STT (Groq, OpenAI, Deepgram, Gemini), optionally clean up the text with an LLM, then paste it into the focused app. It also offers command mode (transform selected text in place), meeting recording with an LLM recap, and a custom dictionary.
Publisher’s description
What is Dimmy?
Dimmy by Dimmy is open-source Windows software in the video calls & voip category. It ranks 29th by popularity among video calls & voip in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.13, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to June 24, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (KonradDallaOrg/dimmy) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic and Jitsi Meet.
Project description on GitHub: “A voice power tool for macOS and Windows. Dictate clean text anywhere, speak commands that edit in place, and turn meetings into structured recaps.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dimmy is an open-source video calls & voip tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dimmy safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E68115EB4C6F812A50A04F3C580E00AE259FEB39D630DFD2E8AD7243288163D7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.13Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.7.12 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.7.6 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.7.4 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.7.2 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.7.1 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.6.64 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dimmy.Dimmy -eDimmy-win-Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dimmy
- Category
- Video calls & VoIP
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/KonradDallaOrg/dimmy
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.7.13
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- dimmy.app
- winget ID
- Dimmy.Dimmy
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dimmy free?
Yes. Dimmy is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Dimmy safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dimmy with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dimmy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dimmy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dimmy?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 24, 2026.
Can I use Dimmy without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Dimmy?
Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic, Jitsi Meet, Linphone and 8x8 Work. The alternatives page compares them.
