Why Ottex works for developers
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
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.
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.
Create Tickets & Tasks
Dictate Jira tickets, Linear issues, or Asana tasks. Speak the context, acceptance criteria, and details—then move on.
Reply to Work Messages
Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.
Other ways Ottex helps developers
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
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
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
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.
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.
Start talking to your AI
Download free. Use local models immediately, or add your API key for cloud quality. Start dictating prompts to Claude Code in minutes.
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