Ubuntu Voice Typing

A seamless voice dictation system for Ubuntu, comparable to the built-in solutions on macOS and Windows.

Overview

Ubuntu Voice Typing provides a user-friendly speech-to-text solution for Linux users with:

• Activation via customizable keyboard shortcuts
• Real-time transcription with minimal latency
• Universal compatibility across applications
• Offline operation for privacy and reliability
• Visual indicators for microphone status

Technical Foundation

This project leverages existing open-source technologies:

• Speech recognition: VOSK API / Whisper
• Text injection: xdotool (X11) / ydotool (Wayland)
• User interface: GTK for system tray and settings

Development Status

This project is under active development. See the project roadmap for upcoming features.

License

This project is open source and will be licensed under [LICENSE TO BE DETERMINED].