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Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Voice Dictation for AI Coding
Talk to AI coding agents, ship faster
Cursor
Example dictation
so um basically we need to implement oauth support from google and like I'm not happy with the stability of our next auth component so let's do a refactoring actually a full migration and move everything to better auth um I want you to first analyze the current auth flow second identify all the breaking changes and third um give me a migration plan oh and also make sure we keep the supabase postgres adapter yeah bring me the plan when you're done
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Ottex outputs
We need to implement OAuth support from Google. I'm not happy with the stability of our NextAuth component, so let's do a full migration and move everything to Better Auth.
I want you to:
1. Analyze the current auth flow
2. Identify all the breaking changes
3. Give me a migration plan
Also, make sure we keep the Supabase PostgreSQL adapter. Bring me the plan when you're done.
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 developers
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
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.
IDE & Code Editor Support
Works in VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, Xcode—any editor. Dictate prompts to AI coding assistants.
Technical Term Accuracy
Cloud AI models excel at technical jargon, code terminology, and specialized vocabulary.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
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.
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.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
Works in Any App
System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.
Filler Word Removal
Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.
Works with AI Chatbots
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.
What you can do
Prompt AI Coding Agents
Dictate detailed prompts to AI coding assistants in Cursor, Copilot, or Claude Code. Explain what you need naturally without losing your train of thought.
Cursor
Example dictation
so um basically we need to implement oauth support from google and like I'm not happy with the stability of our next auth component so let's do a refactoring actually a full migration and move everything to better auth um I want you to first analyze the current auth flow second identify all the breaking changes and third um give me a migration plan oh and also make sure we keep the supabase postgres adapter yeah bring me the plan when you're done
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
We need to implement OAuth support from Google. I'm not happy with the stability of our NextAuth component, so let's do a full migration and move everything to Better Auth.
I want you to:
1. Analyze the current auth flow
2. Identify all the breaking changes
3. Give me a migration plan
Also, make sure we keep the Supabase PostgreSQL adapter. Bring me the plan when you're done.
Profile instructions
Create Tickets & Tasks
Dictate Jira tickets, Linear issues, or Asana tasks. Speak the context, acceptance criteria, and details—then move on.
Jira
Example dictation
um users are getting logged out unexpectedly after about 30 minutes of inactivity new paragraph steps to reproduce colon new paragraph one login to the app two leave it idle for 30 minutes three try to do anything new paragraph expected colon session should refresh silently new paragraph actual colon user gets kicked to login screen
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Ottex outputs
Users are getting logged out unexpectedly after about 30 minutes of inactivity.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Login to the app
2. Leave it idle for 30 minutes
3. Try to do anything
Expected: Session should refresh silently.
Actual: User gets kicked to login screen.
Profile instructions
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?
Profile instructions
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
Profile instructions
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
Profile instructions
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Text Editor
Example dictation
oh okay so what if we flip the onboarding completely um instead of asking users to set up their workspace first we let them record something immediately like within 10 seconds of signing up they're already talking and seeing the magic actually no not 10 seconds make it the very first screen and then we save that as their first note so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything
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Ottex outputs
What if we flip the onboarding completely? Instead of asking users to set up their workspace first, we let them record something immediately. Within the very first screen of signing up, they're already talking and seeing the magic. Then we save that as their first note—so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything.
Profile instructions
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.
Profile instructions
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with Cursor and Claude Code?
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS, so it works in any IDE or AI coding tool—Cursor, VS Code, JetBrains, Xcode, Claude Code, Windsurf, and more.
Can I dictate technical terms accurately?
Cloud models like Gemini 3 Flash handle technical vocabulary well—trained on documentation and code. You can also add custom terms to your dictionary for project-specific names, libraries, and acronyms.
How does it compare to GitHub Copilot Voice?
Ottex works in any text field, not just VS Code. It's also BYOK—you use your own API key and pay only for what you use. Or use local models for free, 100% private.
Will it slow down my machine?
No. Ottex is built natively in Swift and uses less than 2% CPU. Cloud processing happens via API, and local models are optimized for Apple Silicon.
Can I use it with local AI models?
Yes. Ottex supports local Parakeet v3 for 100% offline, free transcription. Also supports cloud providers (Google Gemini 3 Flash, OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq) via BYOK.
Can I have different styles for different apps?
Yes. Work modes let you configure different formatting and tone per app. Keep Slack casual, GitHub comments technical, and Linear tickets structured—Ottex adapts automatically based on where you're typing.
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