Sophist

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in 5 minutes

1

Install the App

  • Download Sophist
  • Drag to Applications folder
  • Double-click to launch
2

Grant Permissions

Upon first launch, macOS will ask for permissions. All four are required for full functionality.

Grant Permissions

Microphone Access

  • •When prompted, click OK to allow microphone access
  • •If missed: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → Enable Sophist

Accessibility Access

  • •Open System Settings
  • •Go to Privacy & Security → Accessibility
  • •Click the lock icon (bottom left) to unlock
  • •Click + and add Sophist from Applications
  • •Ensure the toggle is ON

Input Monitoring

  • •Open System Settings
  • •Go to Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring
  • •Click the lock icon to unlock
  • •Click + and add Sophist from Applications
  • •Ensure the toggle is ON

Screen Recording (Optional)(Optional)

  • •Required only for Compose Mode's screenshot-based context feature
  • •System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording → Enable Sophist
3

Configure Your STT Provider

Configure Your STT Provider
  • Click the Sophist icon in the menu bar
  • Select Settings
  • Go to the API tab
  • Choose your provider and enter API key (if required)
ProviderAPI Key Required?
SonioxYes
ElevenLabsYes
AvalonYes
FluidAudioNo (local)
Apple SpeechNo (local)
4

Start Dictating

  • Place your cursor in any text field
  • Press and hold the Fn key (default hotkey)
  • Speak clearly
  • Release the key
  • Your text appears at the cursor

You're Ready!

Explore more features:

⌘KOpen Command Palette
⌘⇧POpen Pendenz (Tasks)
⌘,Open Settings

Troubleshooting

No recording→ Check Microphone permission
Text not inserting→ Check Accessibility permission
Hotkey not working→ Check Input Monitoring permission
Hotkey conflicts→ Check System Settings → Keyboard → Shortcuts