* fix: VOSK-only install and CLI arg handling for low-memory systems Fixes several issues reported by users on low-memory systems (8GB RAM): 1. Install script: Don't auto-install Whisper in non-interactive mode - Previously, running 'curl | bash' would install Whisper by default - Now requires explicit --with-whisper flag to install Whisper - Prevents OOM errors on systems with limited RAM 2. CLI arguments: Command-line flags now properly override saved config - --engine vosk now works even if config file has whisper set - --model flag also properly overrides saved model setting - Checks sys.argv to detect if user explicitly provided arguments 3. Default engine: Changed from 'whisper' to 'vosk' - VOSK works on low-memory systems without OOM issues - Users can still install and use Whisper with --with-whisper flag - Existing configs with 'whisper' engine are still respected Reported issues: - OOM during installation on 8GB RAM system - vocalinux --engine vosk being ignored - Config file not respected when trying to force VOSK * fix: keep whisper as default engine, improve test robustness - Reverted default engine back to 'whisper' for better accuracy - Install script still defaults to VOSK-only install (--with-whisper for Whisper) - CLI args still properly override saved config - Improved test_config_manager tests to handle module caching issues * fix: default to Whisper install, --no-whisper for VOSK-only on low-RAM systems Updated install behavior: - Default (curl|bash): Installs Whisper for best experience - --no-whisper flag: Skips Whisper AND creates config with VOSK as default engine This allows low-RAM users (8GB) to run: curl -fsSL .../install.sh | bash -s -- --no-whisper Which will: 1. Skip installing torch/whisper (avoids OOM) 2. Create ~/.config/vocalinux/config.json with engine='vosk' 3. App will use VOSK by default without needing CLI flags * docs: clarify --no-whisper is for low-RAM systems (8GB or less) Updated README and website to explain that --no-whisper flag: - Is intended for systems with 8GB RAM or less - Avoids out-of-memory errors during installation - Configures VOSK as the default speech recognition engine * feat: add --whisper-cpu flag for CPU-only PyTorch installation New installation option for users without NVIDIA GPU or with limited RAM: Install script changes: - Added --whisper-cpu flag: Installs CPU-only PyTorch (~200MB vs ~2.3GB) - Uses https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cpu index for smaller torch package - Interactive mode now offers 3 options: GPU, CPU-only, or skip Whisper - Updated help text to explain all Whisper installation options Documentation updates: - README: Added --whisper-cpu example with explanation - Website: Added new 'Whisper CPU-only' install option section Installation options summary: - Default (curl|bash): Whisper + GPU/CUDA support (~2.3GB, 5-10 min) - --whisper-cpu: Whisper + CPU-only PyTorch (~200MB, 3-4 min) - --no-whisper: VOSK only, no Whisper (~2-3 min)
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.