MLX Swift Examples
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Reference Swift apps for MLX, including Whisper.
Best for cloning a working Whisper-on-iPhone starter project. Pricing: free.
What it is
Working sample apps demonstrating MLX features in Swift. MIT.
Watch out for: Examples, not a productized SDK.
Install / use
What people actually do with MLX Swift Examples-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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MLX Swift Examples vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MLX Swift Examples | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MLX Swift Examples
Is MLX Swift Examples free?
Yes. MLX Swift Examples is free and open source.
Does MLX Swift Examples work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MLX Swift Examples runs on macOS and iOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS and iOS.
How do I install MLX Swift Examples?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx-swift-examples`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does MLX Swift Examples support?
MLX Swift Examples lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does MLX Swift Examples identify different speakers?
No. MLX Swift Examples does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does MLX Swift Examples give word-level timestamps?
Yes — MLX Swift Examples produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can MLX Swift Examples transcribe live audio?
No — MLX Swift Examples works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MLX Swift Examples HIPAA compliant?
MLX Swift Examples does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of MLX Swift Examples?
Examples, not a productized SDK.
Who is MLX Swift Examples best for?
Cloning a working Whisper-on-iPhone starter project.
Does MLX Swift Examples run offline?
MLX Swift Examples runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use MLX Swift Examples in the browser?
No — MLX Swift Examples is a macOS and iOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the MLX Swift Examples source code?
On GitHub at github.com/ml-explore/mlx-swift-examples. It is maintained by Apple.
What kind of tool is MLX Swift Examples?
In this directory MLX Swift Examples is filed under edge, examples, ios as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MLX Swift Examples?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/mlx-swift-examples-alternatives comparing MLX Swift Examples with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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