Voicemode

Name: Voicemode
Author: mbailey

by mbaileyversion 9.0.2i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry namedev.voicemode/voicemode

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Natural voice conversations for AI assistants - STT/TTS via MCP

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other
You need to fill in: OPENAI_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: OPENAI_API_KEY, VOICEMODE_DEBUG, VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS, VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL, VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT, VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL, VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

PyPIPython’s uv installed (for the uvx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "voice-mode"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DEBUG": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add voicemode --env OPENAI_API_KEY=your-value --env VOICEMODE_DEBUG=your-value --env VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS=your-value --env VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL=your-value --env VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT=your-value --env VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL=your-value --env VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION=your-value -- uvx voice-mode

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "voice-mode"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DEBUG": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "voice-mode"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DEBUG": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL": "your-value",
        "VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

OPENAI_API_KEY secret env
OpenAI API key for cloud-based STT/TTS (optional - local services can be installed)
VOICEMODE_DEBUG env
Enable debug mode with detailed logging (true/false)
VOICEMODE_SKIP_TTS env
Skip TTS and show text only for faster response (true/false)
VOICEMODE_PREFER_LOCAL env
Prefer local services over cloud when available (true/false, default: true)
VOICEMODE_AUDIO_FORMAT env
Audio format: pcm, mp3, wav, flac, aac, opus (default: pcm)
VOICEMODE_WHISPER_MODEL env
Whisper model: tiny, base, small, medium, large (default: base)
VOICEMODE_DISABLE_SILENCE_DETECTION env
Disable silence detection for continuous recording (true/false)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain voicemode.dev (the registry checks domain ownership)
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 0% of the other 32364 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 80% of the other 32364 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32364 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Voicemode safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: OPENAI_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (9.0.2) reached the registry 8 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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VoiceMode

Natural voice conversations with Claude Code (and other MCP capable agents)

VoiceMode enables natural voice conversations with Claude Code. Voice isn't about replacing typing - it's about being available when typing isn't.

Perfect for:

Walking to your next meeting
Cooking while debugging
Giving your eyes a break after hours of screen time
Holding a coffee (or a dog)
Any moment when your hands or eyes are busy

See It In Action

Quick Start

Requirements: Computer with microphone and speakers

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

The fastest way for Claude Code users to get started:

# Add the VoiceMode marketplace

claude plugin marketplace add mbailey/voicemode

Install VoiceMode plugin

claude plugin install voicemode@voicemode

Install dependencies (CLI, Local Voice Services)

/voicemode:install

Start talking!

/voicemode:converse

Option 2: Python installer package

Installs dependencies and the VoiceMode Python package.

# Install UV package manager (if needed)

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Run the installer (sets up dependencies and local voice services)

uvx voice-mode-install

Add to Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user voicemode -- uvx --refresh --from voice-mode voicemode-mcp-launcher

Optional: Add OpenAI API key as fallback for local services

export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-key

Start a conversation

claude converse

For manual setup, see the Getting Started Guide.

Features

Natural conversations - speak naturally, hear responses immediately
Works offline - optional local voice services (Whisper STT, Kokoro TTS)
Low latency - fast enough to feel like a real conversation
Smart silence detection - stops recording when you stop speaking
Privacy options - run entirely locally or use cloud services

Compatibility

Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows (native or WSL), NixOS Python: 3.10-3.14

Configuration

VoiceMode works out of the box. For customization:

# Set OpenAI API key (if using cloud services)

export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"

Or configure via file

voicemode config edit

See the Configuration Guide for all options.

Permissions Setup (Optional)

To use VoiceMode without permission prompts, add to ~/.claude/settings.json:

"permissions": { "allow": [ "mcpvoicemodeconverse", "mcpvoicemodeservice" ] } }

See the Permissions Guide for more options.

Local Voice Services

For privacy or offline use, install local speech services:

[Whisper.cpp](docs/guides/whisper-setup.md) - Local speech-to-text
[Kokoro](docs/guides/kokoro-setup.md) - Local text-to-speech with multiple voices

These provide the same API as OpenAI, so VoiceMode switches seamlessly between them.

Installation Details

System Dependencies by Platform

Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt update

sudo apt install -y ffmpeg gcc libasound2-dev libasound2-plugins libportaudio2 portaudio19-dev pulseaudio pulseaudio-utils python3-dev

WSL2 users: The pulseaudio packages above are required for microphone access.

Fedora/RHEL

sudo dnf install alsa-lib-devel ffmpeg gcc portaudio portaudio-devel python3-devel

macOS

brew install ffmpeg node portaudio

NixOS

# Use development shell

nix develop github:mbailey/voicemode

Or install system-wide

nix profile install github:mbailey/voicemode

Alternative Installation Methods

From source

git clone https://github.com/mbailey/voicemode.git

cd voicemode uv tool install -e .

NixOS system-wide

# In /etc/nixos/configuration.nix

environment.systemPackages = [ (builtins.getFlake "github:mbailey/voicemode").packages.${pkgs.system}.default ];

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No microphone access	Check terminal/app permissions. WSL2 needs pulseaudio packages.
UV not found	Run `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh \	sh`
OpenAI API error	Verify `OPENAI_API_KEY` is set correctly
No audio output	Check system audio settings and available devices

Save Audio for Debugging

export VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO=true

Files saved to ~/.voicemode/audio/YYYY/MM/

Documentation

Getting Started - Full setup guide
Configuration - All environment variables
Whisper Setup - Local speech-to-text
Kokoro Setup - Local text-to-speech
Development Setup - Contributing guide

Full documentation: voicemode.dev

License

MIT - A Failmode Project

mcp-name: dev.voicemode/voicemode

Voicemode

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

AlphaGrowth

README from the maker

VoiceMode

See It In Action

Quick Start

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

Install VoiceMode plugin

Install dependencies (CLI, Local Voice Services)

Start talking!

Option 2: Python installer package

Run the installer (sets up dependencies and local voice services)

Add to Claude Code

Optional: Add OpenAI API key as fallback for local services

Start a conversation

Features

Compatibility

Configuration

Or configure via file

Permissions Setup (Optional)

Local Voice Services

Installation Details

Ubuntu/Debian

Fedora/RHEL

macOS

NixOS

Or install system-wide

From source

NixOS system-wide

Troubleshooting

Save Audio for Debugging

Files saved to ~/.voicemode/audio/YYYY/MM/

Documentation

Links

License