Commands and agents
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 | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Open app | Launches or focuses an app | Mac and Windows |
| Open URL | Opens a link in your browser | Mac and Windows |
| Run shell | Runs a shell command, your speech can fill in a part | Mac and Windows |
| AppleScript | Runs an AppleScript, e.g. add a note | Mac only |
| Shortcut | Runs a Shortcuts.app shortcut | Mac only |
| Switch mode | Changes your active dictation mode | Mac and Windows |
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.
Why are AppleScript and Shortcuts Mac only?
Those action types are macOS features. On Windows they are hidden, while open app, open URL, run shell and switch mode all work.
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.