Changelog

• AI cleanup now off by default — no more unwanted 2GB Ollama download on first launch.
• Microphone permission dialog now has "Open System Settings" button.
• Mic permission timeout increased to 5 minutes (was 60 seconds).
• Orphan dialog windows no longer linger after the app exits.
• AI cleanup filler word removal significantly improved.
• Ollama download URL pinned to specific version (supply chain hardening).
• License keys saved during network errors are now re-verified on next launch.
• Support page and changelog added to spokenkey.com.

Bug fixes

• Fixed streaming model download not reporting failures.
• Fixed AI Cleanup menu label not resetting after installing Ollama.
• Fixed setup error showing generic message instead of expected model path.
• Fixed license key dialog pointing to wrong location in receipt email.
• DMG now stapled for offline Gatekeeper verification.
• Build script validates DMG creation instead of suppressing errors.

• Zero-terminal onboarding — download, install, dictate. No Terminal or Homebrew needed.
• DMG distribution with drag-to-Applications install.
• Code signing + notarization by Apple — no Gatekeeper warnings.
• Ollama auto-install for AI cleanup on first launch.
• Custom SpokenKey app icon.
• Proactive microphone permission check on first launch.
• Redesigned menu bar icons (mic + sound wave).
• Streaming mode on by default for new installs.

Bug fixes

• Fixed rec binary dylib path inside .app bundle.
• Fixed Python stdlib loading after code signing.
• Fixed stale model path after first-launch download.
• Improved welcome notification timing (waits for Accessibility).
• Download URL validation before opening in browser.

• Setup.sh now included in ZIP for manual setup.
• Accessibility permission is now a persistent dialog.
• "No speech detected" now distinguishes mic issues from quiet speech.
• License dialog hints where to find your key.
• AI Cleanup toggle shows Ollama status.
• Landing page improvements: setup walkthrough, better links.

• In-app update checker — see "Update Available" in the menu bar when a new version ships.
• Automatic startup update check (non-blocking).
• Version API endpoint at spokenkey.com/api/version.

• Configurable hotkey (5 presets: Right Option, Right Command, Fn, F5, F6).
• Streaming transcription mode.
• Voice commands ("new paragraph", "bullet point", "delete that", etc.).
• AI cleanup with local Ollama (truncation guard included).
• Launch at Login via LaunchAgent.
• Gumroad license validation (.app bundle only).
• SpokenKey branding and landing page at spokenkey.com.