# simplewhispr minimalist ai-powered dictation for linux. requires `ffmpeg` and `wtype`. ## install ```bash uv tool install . --reinstall ``` ## usage run `simplewhispr-auto` to start dictating. run `simplewhispr-auto` again when you are done. wait a few seconds, and what you said will be transcribed onto your screen with wtype. requires `~/.config/simplewhispr/config.json`: ```json { "openai_api_key": "sk-...", "model": "gpt-4o-mini-transcribe" // optional, defaults to mini } ```