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VoxPilot v0.4.1: Inline Mode — Insert Transcripts at Your Cursor

What's New in v0.4.1

VoxPilot just got a feature that changes how you dictate code: Inline Mode.

Instead of routing your voice through a chat window, transcripts now go straight to your cursor position in the editor. Dictate comments, documentation, commit messages, variable names — whatever you need, right where you need it.

How It Works

  1. One-shot command: Run VoxPilot: Inline Voice Input (or press Ctrl+Alt+I / Cmd+Alt+I)
  2. Speak naturally
  3. Text appears at your cursor when you stop talking
  4. Done — mic auto-stops after the transcript is inserted

You can also set voxpilot.inlineMode to true in settings to make inline the default destination for all transcripts.

Why This Matters

Chat-based voice input is great for talking to Copilot or Kiro. But sometimes you just want to type with your voice. Inline mode removes the middleman — no chat panel, no copy-paste, no extra steps.

Perfect for:

  • Writing code comments and JSDoc
  • Drafting commit messages
  • Quick notes in markdown files
  • Accessibility — hands-free text entry anywhere in your editor

Still 100% On-Device

Like everything in VoxPilot, inline mode runs entirely on your machine using Moonshine ASR. No API keys, no cloud, no data leaving your laptop.

Get It

3,072 downloads and counting. Update in Kiro or VS Code to get v0.4.1.


VoxPilot is open source and MIT licensed. Star the repo if you find it useful!

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