# Yap

> Fast on-device speech-to-text using Apple Speech.framework (macOS 26+).

- Skill: `modbender/yap` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add modbender/yap`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/modbender/yap/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: modbender (https://skillmd.com/u/modbender)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/modbender/yap

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# yap

Use `yap` for fast on-device transcription on macOS using Apple's Speech.framework.

## Quick start

```bash
yap transcribe /path/to/audio.mp3
yap transcribe /path/to/audio.m4a --locale de-DE
yap transcribe /path/to/video.mp4 --srt -o captions.srt
```

## Options

- `--locale <locale>` — Language locale (e.g., `de-DE`, `en-US`, `zh-CN`)
- `--censor` — Redact certain words/phrases
- `--txt` / `--srt` — Output format (default: txt)
- `-o, --output-file` — Save to file instead of stdout

## Advantages over Whisper

- Native Apple Speech.framework (optimized for Apple Silicon)
- No model download required
- Faster processing
- Lower memory usage

## Notes

- Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
- Supported languages depend on installed Apple Speech models