Voice Dictation for Live Streamers

Stream live. Update faster.

Text Editor

Example dictation

so just learned something interesting um the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud even if no one's listening new paragraph I was stuck on this thing for hours and the moment I started talking through it everything clicked new paragraph try it next time you're stuck

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Just learned something interesting—the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud, even if no one's listening. I was stuck on this thing for hours, and the moment I started talking through it, everything clicked. Try it next time you're stuck.
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Download for macOS

How it works

Your voice. Right where you work.

  1. Hold Fn

    Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.

  2. Speak naturally

    Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.

  3. 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 live streamers

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.

A woman speaks naturally while working on her laptop.

Voice Corrections

Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.

Thursday at six is crossed out and replaced with Friday at ten.

Inline AI Commands

Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.

Hands transform paper into a new form.

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.

One voice adapts to a code editor, chat and email.

Global Shortcuts

Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.

Fingers press Option and D to start voice input.

Works in Any App

System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.

One microphone connects several different application windows.

Filler Word Removal

Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.

Filler-word scraps are brushed away from a clean page.

Precision Typing

Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.

Punctuation blocks organize a clearly formatted page.

Context Awareness

Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.

A magnifying glass connects an email conversation to its reply.

Smart Snippets

Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.

A bookmark opens into reusable notes.

Accurate Transcription

Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.

A microphone turns a voice wave into tidy written lines.

What you can do

Write Content Posts

Dictate tweets, LinkedIn posts, blog articles, or newsletters. Turn your thoughts into content faster than ever.

Text Editor

Example dictation

so just learned something interesting um the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud even if no one's listening new paragraph I was stuck on this thing for hours and the moment I started talking through it everything clicked new paragraph try it next time you're stuck

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Just learned something interesting—the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud, even if no one's listening. I was stuck on this thing for hours, and the moment I started talking through it, everything clicked. Try it next time you're stuck.
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Capture Ideas Quickly

Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.

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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Respond to Comments

Reply to YouTube comments, Twitter threads, or social media mentions by voice. Stay engaged with your audience without the typing fatigue.

YouTube

Example dictation

thanks for watching exclamation mark um great question about the setup so I use a blue yeti actually the blue yeti x and obs for streaming let me know if you have more questions

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Thanks for watching! Great question about the setup. I use a Blue Yeti X and OBS for streaming. Let me know if you have more questions!
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Write Scripts

Write video scripts, podcast outlines, or screenplays by voice. Speaking your dialogue makes it sound natural from the start.

Notion

Example dictation

a coffee shop morning new paragraph sarah so i've been thinking about what you said yesterday about us new paragraph she looks out the window new paragraph michelle enters holding two coffees new paragraph michelle colon hey sorry i'm late the line was insane new paragraph sarah colon it's fine i was just thinking

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Ottex outputs

[A coffee shop. Morning.] SARAH: So, I've been thinking about what you said yesterday, about us. [She looks out the window.] [MICHELLE enters holding two coffees.] MICHELLE: Hey, sorry I'm late. The line was insane. SARAH: It's fine. I was just thinking.
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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

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

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.

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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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

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Ottex work with Discord?

Yes. Ottex is system-wide on macOS and works anywhere you can type. Discord channels, DMs, server announcements, community posts. One hotkey (Option+D) for everything.

Can I match my streaming personality in text?

That's the point. When you speak, your natural voice comes through. Your Discord updates sound like you because they literally are you talking. No more corporate-sounding announcements that feel off-brand.

How does this help with highlight descriptions?

After a 3-hour stream, describing 10 highlight clips by typing is exhausting. With Ottex, you just talk through what happened: 'This is the clip where I finally beat the boss after 47 attempts, chat was going insane.' Done in seconds.

What about sponsor reads and ad copy?

Speak your sponsor reads naturally, the way you'd deliver them on stream. They sound authentic because you're not typing them like a script. Use voice corrections to adjust phrasing: 'scratch that, use code MYNAME20 instead.'

Can I use it for stream notes during broadcast?

For timestamps and highlight notes during stream, yes. Press the hotkey, speak 'mark for highlight, just hit diamond rank,' and keep streaming. Review your notes post-stream to find the moments.

How much does it cost?

Free forever with local models (Whisper runs on your Mac). For cloud transcription with better accuracy, bring your own API key (~$1-3/mo) or use premium ($9/mo) for zero-config setup.

Write post-stream content at speaking speed

Download free. Discord updates, highlights, sponsor reads. Done faster.

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