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VoxPilot v0.3.9: Sound Feedback for Voice Input

🔊 VoxPilot v0.3.9 — Sound Feedback

VoxPilot just got more intuitive. Version 0.3.9 adds subtle audio beeps when you start and stop voice input, so you always know exactly when your IDE is listening.

What's New

  • Start beep — a short high-pitched chirp (880Hz, 80ms) when listening begins
  • Stop beep — a lower tone (440Hz, 60ms) when listening ends
  • Cross-platform — works on macOS (afplay), Linux (aplay/paplay), and Windows (PowerShell)
  • Zero dependencies — sounds are generated as lightweight WAV files with fade in/out to avoid clicks
  • Configurable — toggle on/off with the voxpilot.soundFeedback setting (on by default)

Why It Matters

When you're coding hands-free, visual feedback alone isn't always enough. A quick beep confirms the mic is active without breaking your flow or forcing you to glance at the status bar.

📊 2,556 Downloads

VoxPilot continues to grow. Fully on-device speech recognition — no API keys, no cloud, just your voice.

Get It

Update in Kiro or VS Code to get v0.3.9. Feedback welcome — drop an issue on GitHub or comment below!

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