Step 1
Voicy is a privacy-focused speech-to-text Mac & Windows app. It adds AI-powered speech recognition to every app and website on your computer.
Step 2
Open Claude Code
The Voicy element will now show up next to your chat input. Hover over the blue dot with your mouse to expand the element. Congratulations, you now have voice to text right inside Claude.
Step 3
Start dictating to Voicy
You can start and stop recordings in Voicy with a custom keyboard shortcut. Your transcribed text will automatically be added to Claude Code.
The benefits of speech to text in Claude Code
Your thoughts on paper,
faster
Express yourself
Not sure how to explain something to Claude? Just throw in your entire brain dump and the AI will get it!
Vibe-Coding with
Claude
Typing on the keyboard is absolutely not the vibe. You know what is though? Speaking to your AI.
AI Edits
Voicy also lets you edit your prompts by using AI. Let AI improve your prompt before sending it to Claude.
FAQ
Can I use speech to text in Claude Code?
How much does Voicy cost for Claude Code?
Is my Claude Code dictation private?
How does Voicy work with Claude Code in the terminal?
Is Voicy better than Claude Code's built-in /voice command?
Does Voicy work in the terminal for Claude Code?
Can I vibe code with voice dictation?
Does Voicy handle technical terms and code vocabulary?
Vibe coding with voice dictation in Claude Code
Vibe coding is all about flow — describing what you want and letting the AI build it. But typing out detailed prompts breaks that flow. With Voicy's speech to text in Claude Code, you can describe entire features, explain bugs, and give architectural direction just by talking. Your prompts come out longer, more natural, and more detailed — which means Claude Code gives you better results. Whether you're building a new feature, debugging, or refactoring, voice dictation keeps you in the zone.
Voicy also gives you AI editing commands. Not sure how to phrase a prompt? Dictate a rough version, then ask Voicy's AI to clean it up before you send it to Claude Code. It works in over 50 languages, so non-English developers can vibe code in their native language too. Voicy runs on both Mac and Windows — just install the app, set your keyboard shortcut, and start dictating into Claude Code's terminal.
Why developers choose Voicy for Claude Code
Claude Code runs in your terminal, which means you need a speech to text tool that works at the system level — not just in the browser. Voicy is a desktop app for Mac and Windows that works in every application, including terminal windows. Press your keyboard shortcut, describe what you want to build, and Voicy transcribes it with 99%+ accuracy and automatic punctuation. No copy-pasting from a separate app. No browser extension required. Your dictated prompts go straight into Claude Code.
Voicy uses AI-powered speech recognition with over 99% accuracy. It handles technical vocabulary — function names, programming terms, file paths — far better than basic dictation tools. Automatic punctuation means your prompts come out clean without manual editing. Voicy supports 50+ languages, so international developers can dictate in their native language. At 8.49 per month, it costs less than most developer tools and works across your entire workflow.
Vibe coding with voice: the natural way to use Claude Code
The vibe coding movement is built on one idea: describe what you want in plain language, and let AI build it. But most developers still type their prompts — which is slow, tiring, and interrupts the creative flow. Voice dictation is the missing piece. Speak your ideas naturally, and Claude Code turns them into working code.
With Voicy, you can describe an entire feature in 30 seconds that would take 3 minutes to type. Your prompts end up more detailed and more natural — which is exactly what Claude Code responds best to. Developers who switch to voice dictation report writing better prompts and getting better code output as a result.
Speech to text options for Claude Code
Claude Code recently added a built-in /voice command that lets you have two-way voice conversations. It's great for quick back-and-forth — but it's not a dictation tool. When you need precise, well-structured prompts with exact wording, a dedicated speech to text tool gives you more control over what Claude Code receives.
Voicy works at the system level, which means it's not limited to Claude Code. The same keyboard shortcut that dictates into your terminal also works in your browser, your email, your docs, and every other app. One tool, one shortcut — voice typing everywhere on your Mac or Windows computer.