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 project managers
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.
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.
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.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
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
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
Create Tickets & Tasks
Dictate Jira tickets, Linear issues, or Asana tasks. Speak the context, acceptance criteria, and details—then move on.
Write Status Updates
Dictate standup updates, weekly reports, or project status. Speak what happened and what's next—done.
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Other ways Ottex helps project managers
Reply to Work Messages
Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ottex during live meetings to take notes?+
Yes, that's one of the primary use cases. Hit your hotkey and dictate notes as the meeting happens. Use Push-to-Talk mode to capture specific points without continuous recording. Your notes appear in real-time in Notion, Google Docs, or wherever you're typing.
Does Ottex work with Jira, Asana, Linear, and Monday?+
Yes, Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Create Jira tickets, update Asana tasks, add Linear issues, or update Monday boards by voice. No special integrations needed.
Will my meeting notes and project data stay private?+
You have full control. Use local Whisper models for 100% offline transcription—nothing leaves your Mac. Or use BYOK (bring your own key) where audio goes directly to your API provider, never through Ottex servers. You choose the privacy level that fits your needs.
How does Ottex help with AI-assisted work?+
Everything is AI-assisted now—drafting specs with ChatGPT, summarizing with Claude, creating roadmaps. Voice makes it easier to give AI the context it needs. Instead of typing out a long explanation, speak it in 30 seconds. More context = better AI output.
Can I have different styles for different apps?+
Yes. Ottex detects your active app and adjusts formatting accordingly. Casual in Slack, structured in Jira, professional in email. You control how your voice and tone differ between applications without manually adjusting each time.
How much does transcription cost for typical PM usage?+
Free with local models (Whisper runs on your Mac). With BYOK, most project managers spend $2-4/month using Gemini 3 Flash or Groq. Compare that to meeting bots and transcription subscriptions at $15-30/month per user.
Can I correct mistakes while dictating live notes?+
Yes, use voice corrections. Say 'scratch that' to delete the last sentence, or 'actually' to rephrase. For example: 'Ship by Friday, actually Thursday' becomes 'Ship by Thursday'. No need to stop and use the keyboard.
Why is speaking better than typing for documentation?+
You've been speaking since age one or two—20+ years of practice. Speaking is embedded in your brain, automatic, effortless. Typing requires concentration, you make typos, press backspace, lose your flow. Speaking is 150 WPM vs 40 WPM typing. It's not just faster—it's fundamentally more natural.
Stop typing. Start speaking.
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