If typing is uncomfortable, voice input can give your hands a different way to enter words. StarWhisper is our product, a local Whisper dictation app that uses a global hotkey and types into the active Windows or Mac app. It is a workflow tool, not medical care, and comfort varies from person to person.
Start with a short session. Stop if an activity causes pain or discomfort.
RSI and carpal tunnel affect people in different ways. Some people want to reduce keyboard time, some need a different way to enter a long draft, and some find that voice input does not suit their setup. There is no single correct workflow. Test the parts that feel useful and keep a keyboard or other input method available.
StarWhisper does not diagnose, prevent, or treat a condition. It does not replace advice from a qualified clinician or occupational therapist. If you have pain, numbness, weakness, or a diagnosed condition, ask a qualified professional about safe work habits and accommodations. Use this page only as a software and workflow guide.
Download StarWhisper, install a Whisper model, and start with a size your computer can run comfortably. Local mode processes speech on your device through whisper.cpp and can work without an internet connection after installation.
Open the app settings and choose a global hotkey that does not conflict with your regular shortcuts. The goal is a repeatable action that feels comfortable. If pressing any key is difficult, ask whether your operating system or assistive setup can provide an alternate trigger.
Click or navigate to the document, browser field, email, chat, or code editor where the words should go. StarWhisper types the result into the active app, so check the focus before you start speaking.
Press the hotkey, speak one paragraph or idea, and stop. Read the text before sending it. Short sections make it easier to correct a name, command, or missed word without returning to a long recording.
Draft an email or support reply in the field where it will be sent. Review names, dates, and links before sending.
Capture an idea in a notes app without opening a separate recorder or moving text between windows.
Focus a web form, dictate one answer, and check it before moving to the next field.
Speak a prompt or a plain-language change request into an AI tool or code editor, then edit technical terms on screen.
If privacy matters, use local mode. The audio is processed on your computer through local Whisper, rather than sent to a server for that transcription. Pro users can optionally choose cloud Whisper fallback, which is a separate setting and should be reviewed against your own requirements.
The free tier includes 2,000 words per week. Pro is $10 per month or $80 per year for unlimited dictation. Read the Pro details before you decide. For a fuller local setup, see offline speech to text on Windows.
Pause if speaking, holding a microphone, or looking at a screen increases discomfort. Choose another input method if your work needs meeting capture, speaker labels, or a workflow that StarWhisper does not provide. Voice typing is also not a reason to ignore symptoms. If you need an accommodation, discuss the options with the person who advises you on work setup.
A sensible trial has a clear boundary: one app, one short task, and one review step. Keep notes on what feels workable, then adjust the setup or stop. The goal is a reliable choice for your day, not a promise about a health outcome.
No. StarWhisper is software, not medical care, and it makes no treatment claim. Voice input may offer a different way to enter text, but comfort and suitability vary. Ask a qualified professional about symptoms, diagnosis, and accommodations.
Yes. After installation, local mode runs Whisper on your device through whisper.cpp and can work without an internet connection.
Yes. Focus a text field, use the global hotkey, and StarWhisper types the result into the active Windows or Mac application.
The free tier includes 2,000 words per week. Pro is available for $10 per month or $80 per year if you need unlimited dictation.
Try a short local dictation session in the app where you work. Keep the setup that feels useful and stop if it does not.
Download StarWhisperSee the StarWhisper home page for the app overview, read the offline Windows guide, or compare the product with Superwhisper if platform and local processing are part of your decision.