* fix(perf): reduce startup and inference overhead * fix(perf): report effective whisper.cpp fallback settings * fix(injection): add opt-in X11 paste for long dictations * perf(vad): lower default silence timeout to 1.2s * fix(types): resolve mypy errors across application source * ci: run mypy in the lint job * ci: include mypy in lint dependency group * fix(types): narrow evdev timestamp comparison * refactor(recognition): add SpeechEngine protocol and engine dispatch table * refactor(settings): move About section and engine tables out of settings_dialog * docs: add ARCHITECTURE.md and refresh docs index and AGENTS layout * fix(settings): preserve GTK dialog compatibility after extraction * style: format touched Python modules * fix(types): keep local typecheck from syncing dependencies * test(vad): align main startup expectation with new default * style: sort engine registry and protocol test imports * test(settings): follow extracted About builder attribute alias * test(settings): isolate GTK dialog base in About test * test(settings): isolate About color scheme build test * test(settings): restore GTK base after About scheme test * test(settings): isolate About scheme check from GTK mocks * test(settings): support extracted dialog mixin methods * docs: add before/after performance benchmark charts * fix(injection): type instead of pasting when the clipboard holds non-text data
Documentation
User and maintainer documentation for Vocalinux.
| Document | Audience | Description |
|---|---|---|
| INSTALL.md | Users | Recommended install, AppImage, AUR, Flatpak, Snap, CLI |
| INSTALL_MANUAL.md | Users | Manual install, system packages, PyPI/pipx |
| TROUBLESHOOTING.md | Users | Common install and runtime failures |
| USER_GUIDE.md | Users | Dictation, engines, models, shortcuts, tips |
| UPDATE.md | Users | How to upgrade; release notes by version |
| DISTRO_COMPATIBILITY.md | Users | Distro matrix, session caveats |
| HTTP_REMOTE.md | Power users | Remote HTTP transcription |
| FLATPAK_REMOTE.md | Users / maintainers | Self-hosted Flatpak remote and publishing |
| GATEWAY_EMBED.md | Users | Optional local VocaGateway integration |
| CUSTOM_DICTIONARY_DESIGN.md | Contributors | Custom terms and correction design |
| ARCHITECTURE.md | Contributors | Application modules, data flow, and threads |
| Performance benchmarks | Contributors | Before and after charts for the performance pass |
| AUR.md | Arch users / maintainers | AUR packages and publish secrets |
| RELEASE_PROCESS.md | Maintainers | Version bump, checklist, tagging |
Project root:
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| README.md | Project overview and quick start |
| CHANGELOG.md | Release history pointers |
| SUPPORT.md | Where to get help |
| CONTRIBUTING.md | Development setup and pull requests |
| SECURITY.md | Vulnerability reporting and supported versions |
| CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | Community standards |
Website product and design notes live under web/ (PRODUCT.md, DESIGN.md, README.md). Flatpak packaging: packaging/flatpak/README.md.
Website: vocalinux.com