Najva: Your AI-Powered Voice Assistant for Mac

Transform Your Thoughts into Text, Instantly

Najva, which translates to "Whisper" in Persian, is a lightweight, native macOS app that seamlessly combines state-of-the-art on-device speech recognition with powerful AI models to transform your voice into intelligent text. Whether you're a writer, developer, medical professional, or anyone who thinks faster than they type, Najva is your perfect companion.

🎯 Key Features

🎙️ Advanced Speech Recognition

• Offline-First: Built with Whisper, ensuring your voice data stays on your device
• Ultra-Fast Transcription: Real-time speech-to-text conversion
• Multiple Language Support: Transcribe in various languages with high accuracy
• Audio File Support: Easily transcribe existing audio files

🤖 AI-Powered Intelligence

• Multiple AI Providers: Support for:
  • Anthropic Claude
  • OpenAI GPT
  • OpenRouter
  • Groq
  • vLLM
  • Ollama
  • More coming soon!
• Bring Your Own API Key: Full control over your AI usage

⚡ Productivity Features

• Fast Mode: Instantly paste processed text into any active text field
• Context Awareness: Automatically includes selected text as context
• Smart Screenshots: Capture visuals from:
  • Screen captures
  • FaceTime camera
  • iPhone camera
• Cross-Device Support: Use your iPhone as a remote microphone

💻 Technical Excellence

• Native Swift App: Built specifically for macOS
• Lightweight: Minimal system resources
• Zero Trackers: Complete privacy, no analytics or tracking
• Always Free: No hidden costs or premium features
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick access to all features
• MenuBar Integration: Always accessible, never in the way

🎯 Perfect For:

• Writers crafting their next piece
• Developers documenting code
• Medical professionals taking notes
• Students capturing lectures
• Anyone who prefers speaking to typing

💪 Why Najva?

Najva isn't just another voice assistant - it's a thoughtfully crafted tool that brings together the best of offline speech recognition and AI processing. With features like context-aware transcription and multi-device support, it's designed to fit seamlessly into your workflow.

🚀 Getting Started

1. Download and install Najva
2. Add your preferred AI provider's API key (Optional)
3. Choose your preferred microphone
4. Start talking!

🧑‍💻 About the Developer

Created by Bardia Khosravi - a medical doctor and programmer passionate about the intersection of healthcare and technology. Currently an intern at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boston and incoming radiology resident at Yale (July 2025), Bardia brings over a decade of full-stack development experience and four years of machine learning expertise to this project.

His unique background in medicine and technology ensures Najva is built with real-world use cases in mind, particularly in healthcare and professional settings where accuracy and privacy are paramount.

🆓 Always Free!

Najva is completely free, with no premium features or hidden costs. This is my commitment to making powerful AI tools accessible to everyone.

🔒 Privacy First

• Your voice data never leaves your device unless you choose to process it with an AI provider
• All transcription happens locally using Whisper
• Zero tracking or analytics—your privacy is respected
• No data collection whatsoever

Ready to transform your voice into action? Download Najva now and experience the next-level voice interaction on your Mac!

Note: API costs from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, etc. are not included and require separate accounts with those services.