simplewhispr/README.md
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simplewhispr

minimalist ai-powered dictation for linux.

requires ffmpeg and wtype.

install

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:

{
  "openai_api_key": "sk-...",
  "model": "gpt-4o-mini-transcribe" // optional, defaults to mini
}

integrations

waybar: tail -F /tmp/simplewhispr-waybar.log, json output


Copyright (C) Noah Swerhun under the terms of GNU GPLv3.