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Voice Dictation for Chiefs of Staff
Strategic partner, not stenographer
Slack
Example dictation
hey team so quick update um finally got the payment integration working took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds new paragraph today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day new paragraph no blockers just need to stay focused
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Ottex outputs
Hey team, quick update—finally got the payment integration working. Took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds.
Today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day.
No blockers, just need to stay focused.
Profile instructions
How it works
Your voice. Right where you work.
Hold Fn
Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.
Speak naturally
Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.
Release. It’s written.
Your text appears right where your cursor is.
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for chiefs of staff
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
Better Context, Better Results
Speaking naturally gives AI agents more context than typing. Describe your intent, explain edge cases, mention file names—your voice carries nuance that typing shortcuts.
Works with AI Chatbots
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.
What you can do
Write Status Updates
Dictate standup updates, weekly reports, or project status. Speak what happened and what's next—done.
Works with
Slack
Example dictation
hey team so quick update um finally got the payment integration working took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds new paragraph today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day new paragraph no blockers just need to stay focused
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Hey team, quick update—finally got the payment integration working. Took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds.
Today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day.
No blockers, just need to stay focused.
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Write Meeting Notes
Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.
Works with
Notion
Example dictation
action items colon new paragraph one john to review q 4 budget by friday actually thursday two sarah to schedule client call three uh team to finalize roadmap
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Ottex outputs
Action items:
1. John to review Q4 budget by Thursday
2. Sarah to schedule client call
3. Team to finalize roadmap
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Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature
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Ottex outputs
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week.
Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min
Best regards,
Sarah Chen
Marketing Director, Finteq
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Reply to Work Messages
Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.
Slack
Example dictation
hey um thanks for the update on the API changes I'll uh review the PR today actually tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration and I'll leave comments if I find anything also can you ping me when the tests are passing
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Ottex outputs
Hey, thanks for the update on the API changes! I'll review the PR tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration. I'll leave comments if I find anything. Also, can you ping me when the tests are passing?
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Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
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Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
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Prompt ChatGPT & Claude
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.
ChatGPT
Example dictation
can you help me understand um why the sky is blue like I know it has something to do with light but I'm kinda confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength question mark explain it simply
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Ottex outputs
Can you help me understand why the sky is blue? I know it has something to do with light but I'm confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength. Explain it simply.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Ottex help with executive briefings?
You have 10 minutes before the board meeting and your CEO needs a briefing on three topics. Instead of typing bullet points, you dictate the full context: 'First topic: Q4 revenue miss. Key points: we're at 94% of target, primarily due to delayed enterprise deal. Mitigation: deal expected to close Q1, pipeline remains strong.' Press Option+D, speak for 5 minutes, get a comprehensive briefing your exec can scan in 30 seconds.
Can I use it to track priorities across multiple stakeholders?
Yes. Open Notion or your priority tracker, press Option+D, and dictate updates: 'CFO priority: finalize Q2 budget by Friday, blocked on headcount numbers from HR. CPO priority: product roadmap review next Tuesday, needs deck from engineering. CRO priority: enterprise deal update, customer pushing for discount.' Capture status across your entire executive team in minutes.
How do I prepare meeting agendas quickly?
Dictate directly into Google Docs or Notion: 'Executive team meeting agenda. First, Q4 results review, 15 minutes, CFO presenting. Second, 2026 planning kickoff, 30 minutes, all to contribute. Third, hiring freeze decision, 20 minutes, CEO and CFO only. Pre-read: Q4 metrics deck, send link.' Ottex formats your list automatically. Meeting prep in 2 minutes.
Does it work with ChatGPT for strategic research?
Absolutely. Chiefs of Staff often use AI for research, analysis, and drafting. Speaking to ChatGPT lets you provide full context: the situation, constraints, what you've already tried, what you need. Better prompts yield better AI output. Dictate the full picture instead of typing terse questions.
Is my executive's information secure?
Yes. Use local Whisper models for 100% on-device processing—your audio never leaves your Mac. Or use BYOK (bring your own API key) for cloud models. Ottex never stores your data. Perfect for sensitive executive communications, board discussions, and strategic planning.
How much does it cost?
Free with local Whisper models—100% private, zero cost. Or ~$2-4/mo with BYOK cloud models (Gemini 3 Flash, GPT-4o) for even higher accuracy. Optional $9/mo premium for zero-config cloud with included credits. No $20/mo subscription trap.
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