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A free macOS teleprompter that highlights your script word by word as you speak, shown in a Dynamic Island-style overlay.

Open-source alternative to:Teleprompter ProPromptSmartTeleprompter Premium

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What is it?

Textream is a teleprompter for macOS aimed at streamers, interviewers, presenters, and podcasters. It shows your script in a Dynamic Island-style overlay pinned below the MacBook notch, in a draggable floating window, or fullscreen on an external display or Sidecar iPad.

Three guidance modes control the pace: Word Tracking uses macOS speech recognition to highlight each word as you say it, Classic auto-scrolls at a constant speed from 0.5 to 8 words per second, and Voice-Activated scrolls only while you speak. Scripts can be pasted, imported from PowerPoint presenter notes, or saved as .textream files.

The app also includes a Remote Connection feature that serves the teleprompter to a phone or browser on the local network, and a Director Mode that lets another person write and push scripts over a WebSocket API. A companion iPhone and iPad app adds a camera-aware reading layout and selfie video recording.

Key features

  • 01Word-by-word highlighting using macOS speech recognition
  • 02Classic constant-speed and voice-activated scrolling modes
  • 03Notch, floating window, and fullscreen overlay display options
  • 04Remote browser view over the local network with a QR code
  • 05Director Mode with a WebSocket API for pushing scripts remotely
  • 06PowerPoint presenter notes import and .textream file saving

Use cases

  • Reading sponsor segments and announcements during a live stream
  • Keeping interview questions visible while maintaining eye contact
  • Delivering keynotes or demos without losing your place
  • Following show notes and ad reads while recording a podcast

Topics

#macos#teleprompter#speech-recognition#streaming#swift#presentation#macos-app

FAQ

What is textream?
A free macOS teleprompter that highlights your script word by word as you speak, shown in a Dynamic Island-style overlay. Textream is a teleprompter for macOS aimed at streamers, interviewers, presenters, and podcasters. It shows your script in a Dynamic Island-style overlay pinned below the MacBook notch, in a draggable floating window, or fullscreen on an external display or Sidecar iPad.
Is textream free to use? What license does it have?
textream is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is textream still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to textream was on Sep 6, 2026.
What can I use textream for?
Reading sponsor segments and announcements during a live stream Keeping interview questions visible while maintaining eye contact Delivering keynotes or demos without losing your place Following show notes and ad reads while recording a podcast
Where can I get textream?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/f/textream

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