Fact · Dictation on Windows
Murmure's README says it requires Windows 10 or later, and that older versions such as Windows 8.1 are not supported.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Murmure requires Windows 10 or later ... Older versions (such as Windows 8.1) are not supported”
Murmure: privacy-first, open-source speech-to-text (GitHub repository), Kieirra, GitHub, 2026, Installation, Windows.
Open the original- What it measures
- The README's installation section lists Windows first, before the download steps.
- What it does not show
- The README warns that older versions can be missing system libraries, which can stop the app from starting.