Hyprvoice

Hyprvoice is a voice-activated typing solution tailored for Wayland and Hyprland desktops, enabling seamless text input through simple voice commands. Designed with a native integration for modern Linux environments, it eliminates the complexities associated with legacy X11 dependencies and provides a clean, efficient experience for users.

Key Features

• Streamlined Workflow: Initiate text input with a single toggle key press; speak to record, then press again to stop and insert the text directly where the cursor is.
• Wayland Native Architecture: Built specifically for Wayland compositors, ensuring optimal performance without relying on X11 workarounds.
• Real-Time Status Notifications: Users receive desktop notifications indicating recording states and transcription progress, enhancing usability and feedback.
• Multiple Transcription Backends: Integrate with various transcription services, including the powerful OpenAI Whisper, with plans for local processing through whisper.cpp.
• Intelligent Text Injection: Smart handling of text input allows for clipboard save/restore mechanisms, ensuring a seamless typing experience.
• Efficient Daemon Architecture: A lightweight control plane facilitates effective pipeline management, allowing users to experience minimal resource usage.

Usage Scenario

Hyprvoice is ideal for users seeking a hands-free typing method, particularly in accessibility scenarios or when multitasking is essential. For example, once configured, a user can speak commands, and the corresponding text is instantly injected into any text field on their desktop.

Installation and Configuration

Installation is straightforward, with packages available for Arch Linux and a downloadable binary option for users of other distributions. Configuration is user-friendly; an interactive setup guide walks users through integrating their OpenAI API key and selecting audio preferences.

Example Command Usage

# Start voice recording
hyprvoice toggle
# Check daemon status
hyprvoice status
# Stop recording and transcribe
hyprvoice toggle

Development and Contribution

Hyprvoice is in beta, with complete core functionalities available for early adopters. The project remains open for contributions, welcoming improvements and feature enhancements from users enthusiastic about voice recognition technologies. Follow the established coding principles and contribute to evolving this innovative tool for the Linux Wayland ecosystem.