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Voice isn't about replacing typing - it's about being available when typing isn't.\n\n**Perfect for:**\n\n- Walking to your next meeting\n- Cooking while debugging\n- Giving your eyes a break after hours of screen time\n- Holding a coffee (or a dog)\n- Any moment when your hands or eyes are busy\n\n## See It In Action\n\n[![VoiceMode Demo](https://img.youtube.com/vi/cYdwOD_-dQc/maxresdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYdwOD_-dQc)\n\n## Quick Start\n\n**Requirements:** Computer with microphone and speakers\n\n### Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)\n\nThe fastest way for Claude Code users to get started:\n\n```bash\n# Add the plugin marketplace\nclaude plugin marketplace add mbailey/plugins\n\n# Install VoiceMode plugin\nclaude plugin install voicemode@mbailey\n\n## Install dependencies (CLI, Local Voice Services)\n\n/voicemode:install\n\n# Start talking!\n/voicemode:converse\n```\n\n### Option 2: Python installer package\n\nInstalls dependencies and the VoiceMode Python package.\n\n```bash\n# Install UV package manager (if needed)\ncurl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh\n\n# Run the installer (sets up dependencies and local voice services)\nuvx voice-mode-install\n\n# Add to Claude Code\nclaude mcp add --scope user voicemode -- uvx --refresh voice-mode\n\n# Optional: Add OpenAI API key as fallback for local services\nexport OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-key\n\n# Start a conversation\nclaude converse\n```\n\nFor manual setup, see the [Getting Started Guide](docs/tutorials/getting-started.md).\n\n## Features\n\n- **Natural conversations** - speak naturally, hear responses immediately\n- **Works offline** - optional local voice services (Whisper STT, Kokoro TTS)\n- **Low latency** - fast enough to feel like a real conversation\n- **Smart silence detection** - stops recording when you stop speaking\n- **Privacy options** - run entirely locally or use cloud services\n\n## Compatibility\n\n**Platforms:** Linux, macOS, Windows (WSL), NixOS\n**Python:** 3.10-3.14\n\n## Configuration\n\nVoiceMode works out of the box. For customization:\n\n```bash\n# Set OpenAI API key (if using cloud services)\nexport OPENAI_API_KEY=\"your-key\"\n\n# Or configure via file\nvoicemode config edit\n```\n\nSee the [Configuration Guide](docs/guides/configuration.md) for all options.\n\n## Local Voice Services\n\nFor privacy or offline use, install local speech services:\n\n- **[Whisper.cpp](docs/guides/whisper-setup.md)** - Local speech-to-text\n- **[Kokoro](docs/guides/kokoro-setup.md)** - Local text-to-speech with multiple voices\n\nThese provide the same API as OpenAI, so VoiceMode switches seamlessly between them.\n\n## Installation Details\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Dependencies by Platform\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n#### Ubuntu/Debian\n\n```bash\nsudo apt update\nsudo apt install -y ffmpeg gcc libasound2-dev libasound2-plugins libportaudio2 portaudio19-dev pulseaudio pulseaudio-utils python3-dev\n```\n\n**WSL2 users**: The pulseaudio packages above are required for microphone access.\n\n#### Fedora/RHEL\n\n```bash\nsudo dnf install alsa-lib-devel ffmpeg gcc portaudio portaudio-devel python3-devel\n```\n\n#### macOS\n\n```bash\nbrew install ffmpeg node portaudio\n```\n\n#### NixOS\n\n```bash\n# Use development shell\nnix develop github:mbailey/voicemode\n\n# Or install system-wide\nnix profile install github:mbailey/voicemode\n```\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Installation Methods\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n#### From source\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/mbailey/voicemode.git\ncd voicemode\nuv tool install -e .\n```\n\n#### NixOS system-wide\n\n```nix\n# In /etc/nixos/configuration.nix\nenvironment.systemPackages = [\n  (builtins.getFlake \"github:mbailey/voicemode\").packages.${pkgs.system}.default\n];\n```\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n\n| Problem | Solution |\n|---------|----------|\n| No microphone access | Check terminal/app permissions. WSL2 needs pulseaudio packages. |\n| UV not found | Run `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh \\| sh` |\n| OpenAI API error | Verify `OPENAI_API_KEY` is set correctly |\n| No audio output | Check system audio settings and available devices |\n\n\n### Save Audio for Debugging\n\n```bash\nexport VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO=true\n# Files saved to ~/.voicemode/audio/YYYY/MM/\n```\n\n## Documentation\n\n- [Getting Started](docs/tutorials/getting-started.md) - Full setup guide\n- [Configuration](docs/guides/configuration.md) - All environment variables\n- [Whisper Setup](docs/guides/whisper-setup.md) - Local speech-to-text\n- [Kokoro Setup](docs/guides/kokoro-setup.md) - Local text-to-speech\n- [Development Setup](docs/tutorials/development-setup.md) - Contributing guide\n\nFull documentation: [voice-mode.readthedocs.io](https://voice-mode.readthedocs.io)\n\n## Links\n\n- **Website**: [getvoicemode.com](https://getvoicemode.com)\n- **GitHub**: [github.com/mbailey/voicemode](https://github.com/mbailey/voicemode)\n- **PyPI**: [pypi.org/project/voice-mode](https://pypi.org/project/voice-mode/)\n- **YouTube**: [@getvoicemode](https://youtube.com/@getvoicemode)\n- **Twitter/X**: [@getvoicemode](https://twitter.com/getvoicemode)\n\n## License\n\nMIT - A [Failmode](https://failmode.com) Project\n\n---\nmcp-name: com.failmode/voicemode\n","funding_links":[],"categories":["Text-to-Speech","Media Processing Mcp Servers","📚 Projects (1974 total)","Python","Communication","📦 Other","MCP Clients","Tooling 🧰"],"sub_categories":["SIEM \u0026 SecOps","MCP Clients","How to Submit","IDE Extensions \u0026 Code Assistants","General"],"project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmbailey%2Fvoicemode","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fmbailey%2Fvoicemode","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmbailey%2Fvoicemode/lists"}