* docs: update all documentation for whisper.cpp as default engine Comprehensive documentation update highlighting whisper.cpp as the new default speech recognition engine: README.md: - Added 'Major Change: whisper.cpp is Now Default!' section - Updated Features to highlight whisper.cpp and Vulkan GPU support - Updated Quick Install section with engine choices - Changed default engine from whisper to whisper_cpp in examples - Updated configuration examples - Updated roadmap to mark whisper.cpp as complete docs/INSTALL.md: - Added whisper.cpp section with performance benefits - Updated installation options (--engine flag) - Added GPU support matrix and Vulkan detection info - Added installation time comparison table - Updated system requirements (lower disk space for whisper.cpp) docs/USER_GUIDE.md: - Added comprehensive 'Choosing Your Engine' section - Added GPU acceleration information - Updated tips to mention whisper.cpp benefits - Added model size recommendations web/src/app/page.tsx: - Updated hero to mention whisper.cpp (C++ optimized, Vulkan support) - Changed installation time from ~5-10 min to ~1-2 min - Updated Features section to mention Vulkan GPU support - Added whisper.cpp as default engine card (3-column layout) - Updated installation commands (--engine flags) - Updated FAQ about switching engines This ensures all documentation reflects whisper.cpp as the new default and highlights its major benefits: 10x faster install, universal GPU support, and C++ optimized performance. * chore(release): prepare v0.6.0-beta This release brings whisper.cpp as the new default speech recognition engine: Version Updates: - Bump version from 0.5.0-beta to 0.6.0-beta - Update src/vocalinux/version.py - Update web/package.json Documentation Updates: - README.md: Update all v0.5.0-beta references to v0.6.0-beta - docs/INSTALL.md: Update version references and installation commands - docs/UPDATE.md: Add new 'What's New' section highlighting whisper.cpp - SECURITY.md: Update supported versions table (0.6.x now supported) Website Updates: - web/src/app/layout.tsx: Update softwareVersion to 0.6.0-beta Release Highlights: - whisper.cpp is now the default engine (10x faster install!) - Universal GPU support via Vulkan (AMD, Intel, NVIDIA) - C++ optimized inference with multi-threading - ~1-2 minute installation vs ~5-10 minutes before Testing: - All 472 tests passing - Black formatting clean - Flake8 linting clean - isort import ordering clean * ui(website): improve hero section layout * docs(readme): remove duplicate What's New section
Vocalinux Website
This is the official website for Vocalinux, a voice-to-text application for Linux systems. The website is built with Next.js and can be deployed as a static site to GitHub Pages.
🚀 Quick Start
Development
npm install
npm run dev
Building for Production
npm install
npm run build
The static files will be generated in the out/ directory.
📦 Deployment to GitHub Pages
Automatic Deployment (Recommended)
- Push your changes to the
mainormasterbranch - GitHub Actions will automatically build and deploy your site to the
gh-pagesbranch - Custom Domain: The site is configured for
vocalinux.com - The site will be available at https://vocalinux.com
Manual Deployment
If you prefer to deploy manually:
-
Build the static site:
cd web npm install npm run deploy -
The build includes:
- Static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files in
out/ .nojekyllfile for GitHub Pages compatibilityCNAMEfile pointing tovocalinux.com
- Static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files in
Local Testing
To test the built site locally:
cd web/out
python3 -m http.server 3000
Then visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
🛠️ Build Scripts
npm run dev- Start development servernpm run build- Build static site for productionnpm run deploy- Build and prepare for GitHub Pages (adds .nojekyll and CNAME)npm run lint- Run ESLintnpm run typecheck- Run TypeScript type checking
📁 Project Structure
web/
├── src/
│ ├── app/
│ │ ├── layout.tsx # Root layout
│ │ └── page.tsx # Homepage
│ ├── components/
│ │ ├── dictation-overlay.tsx
│ │ ├── theme-toggle.tsx
│ │ └── ui/ # Reusable UI components
│ ├── hooks/
│ └── lib/
├── public/ # Static assets
├── out/ # Generated static files (after build)
└── package.json
🎨 Features
- Responsive Design - Works on desktop and mobile
- Dark/Light Theme - Automatic theme switching
- Modern UI - Built with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion
- SEO Optimized - Proper meta tags and structure
- Fast Loading - Optimized static generation
🔧 Configuration
Custom Domain
If you want to use a custom domain:
-
Update the
deployscript inpackage.jsonto include your domain:"deploy": "next build && touch out/.nojekyll && echo 'yourdomain.com' > out/CNAME" -
Configure your domain's DNS to point to GitHub Pages
Base Path
If deploying to a subdirectory, update next.config.js:
const config = {
basePath: '/your-subdirectory',
// ... other config
}
🐛 Troubleshooting
Build Issues
- "Module not found": Run
npm installto ensure all dependencies are installed - TypeScript errors: Run
npm run typecheckto see detailed type errors - ESLint errors: Run
npm run lint:fixto automatically fix common issues
Deployment Issues
- 404 on GitHub Pages: Ensure
.nojekyllfile exists in theout/directory - Assets not loading: Check that
basePathis correctly configured innext.config.js - Blank page: Check browser console for JavaScript errors
📝 License
This project is licensed under the same license as the main Vocalinux project.