Voice commands
Creating voice commands
Start from a template, set a trigger phrase, and choose what the command does. Types range from opening an app to running a script.
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You build commands in the Commands section. Each one pairs a trigger phrase with an action, and templates give you a working starting point.
- Open Commands from the sidebar.
- Pick a template, such as Open Terminal, Open app, a coding agent, a to-do or a note.
- Set the trigger phrase you will say, and any argument the action needs.
- Save. Say the phrase in command mode to run it.
Command types
| Type | What it does |
|---|---|
| Open app | Launches or focuses an app |
| Open URL | Opens a link in your browser |
| Run shell | Runs a shell command, your speech can fill in a part |
| AppleScript | Runs an AppleScript, e.g. add a note |
| Shortcut | Runs a Shortcuts.app shortcut |
| Switch mode | Changes your active dictation mode |
FAQ
Questions and answers
Can a command use what I say as input?
Yes. Many templates take an argument, so you can say the trigger plus the content, for example a note followed by its text, and wispa fills it in.
What can AppleScript and Shortcut commands do?
They tap into macOS automation. An AppleScript can add a note or control an app, and a Shortcut runs anything you have built in the Shortcuts app, all from a spoken trigger phrase.
Will a command ask before doing something risky?
A command marked as needing confirmation shows a small overlay first, where you press Enter to run it. Everything else runs immediately.