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Voice Dictation for DevOps Engineers
Document incidents in real-time. Write runbooks faster. Debug with AI.
VS Code
Example dictation
so the authentication flow works like this colon new paragraph first the client sends credentials to the auth service second the auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token third the client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests new paragraph note colon we're using r s 2 5 6 for token signing
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Ottex outputs
The authentication flow works like this:
1. The client sends credentials to the auth service
2. The auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token
3. The client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests
Note: We're using RS256 for token signing
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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.
Why Ottex works for devops engineers
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.
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.
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.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Works with AI Chatbots
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.
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.
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.
IDE & Code Editor Support
Works in VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, Xcode—any editor. Dictate prompts to AI coding assistants.
What you can do
Write Documentation
Dictate technical documentation, READMEs, or API docs. Speaking lets you explain context, edge cases, and examples naturally—better docs with less effort.
Works with
VS Code
Example dictation
so the authentication flow works like this colon new paragraph first the client sends credentials to the auth service second the auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token third the client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests new paragraph note colon we're using r s 2 5 6 for token signing
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
The authentication flow works like this:
1. The client sends credentials to the auth service
2. The auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token
3. The client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests
Note: We're using RS256 for token signing
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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.
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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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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 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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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
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it handle DevOps terminology accurately?
Yes. Cloud models like Gemini 3 Flash are trained on technical documentation and handle infrastructure terms well—Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, kubectl commands, AWS service names. For your specific service names and internal tools, add them to the custom dictionary once.
Can I dictate during active incidents without breaking my debugging flow?
Yes. Push-to-Talk mode lets you dictate in bursts—tap hotkey, speak an update, release. Your hands stay on the keyboard for kubectl commands and log analysis. Voice handles documentation while you focus on resolution.
Is it private enough for infrastructure documentation?
Yes. Use local Whisper models for 100% offline transcription—nothing leaves your Mac. For cloud transcription, BYOK means audio goes directly to your API provider using your key, not through Ottex servers. You control the privacy level for sensitive documentation.
Does it work in Terminal, VS Code, and infrastructure tools?
Yes, Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Terminal, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Slack, Notion, Confluence, GitHub, Jira. One tool for your entire DevOps workflow.
How does it help with AI debugging prompts?
Speaking removes the friction of explaining complex system state. Instead of typing a summary, you speak the full context: recent deployments, error patterns, system metrics, what you've tried. ChatGPT and Claude give better suggestions when they have complete information. You've explained the problem in 30 seconds instead of 3 minutes of typing.
Can I have different styles for Slack vs documentation?
Yes. Ottex detects your active app and adjusts formatting and tone accordingly. Slack incident updates stay short and actionable. Confluence runbooks get structured formatting. Post-mortem docs get professional tone. You control the style per app.
Will it slow down my machine while running containers and k8s tooling?
No. Ottex uses less than 2% CPU because it's native Swift, not Electron. Cloud processing happens via API. Local models run efficiently on Apple Silicon. Your Docker containers, k9s, monitoring dashboards, and terminal sessions stay responsive.
How much does it cost for typical DevOps usage?
Free with local models (Whisper runs on your Mac). With BYOK, most DevOps engineers spend $2-4/month using Gemini 3 Flash or Groq. Heavy incident months with lots of documentation might hit $5-6. Compare that to enterprise tools with per-seat pricing.
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