Dictate detailed Linear issues and bug reports
Writing comprehensive bug reports with reproduction steps and acceptance criteria takes discipline. Speak your issue aloud, and Valcy inserts clean Markdown directly into Linear.
Why manual typing in Linear slows you down
Engineers and product managers frequently write vague, one-line Linear issues because typing out reproduction steps and expected behaviors takes time, causing confusion during sprints.
Speak naturally at your normal conversational pace
Speaking allows you to explain every detail of a bug or user story in 30 seconds. Valcy formats your explanation with proper sentences and clean Markdown bullet points.
Compare spoken input to final text in Linear
Valcy automatically filters out verbal hesitations, corrects punctuation, and formats sentences clearly.
“bug title onboarding modal fails to close on safari steps to reproduce open safari 17 navigate to settings click upgrade expected behavior modal closes smoothly actual behavior modal freezes”
**Title:** Onboarding modal fails to close on Safari **Steps to Reproduce:** 1. Open Safari 17 2. Navigate to Settings 3. Click Upgrade **Expected:** Modal closes smoothly after confirmation. **Actual:** Modal freezes and requires a page refresh.
“acceptance criteria user can upload profile avatar file size must be under 5 megabytes display preview before saving show error toast if format is unsupported”
**Acceptance Criteria:** - [ ] User can upload custom profile avatar - [ ] File size validated to under 5MB - [ ] Display real-time crop preview before saving - [ ] Show error toast if file format is unsupported
“investigated this in staging it looks like a cache invalidation issue with Cloudflare rather than an application bug closing as duplicate of ENG-402”
Investigated this in staging: it appears to be a cache invalidation issue with Cloudflare rather than an application bug. Closing as duplicate of ENG-402.
Key Advantages for Linear Users
Write Detailed Tickets Faster
Provide clear context, reproduction steps, and edge cases in the time it usually takes to type a brief summary.
Native Markdown Support
Valcy structures your spoken thoughts into clean Markdown lists, bold text, and numbered steps.
Seamless Desktop Integration
Works natively in Linear's macOS app and web browser without shifting window focus.
Quick Setup (Under 1 Minute)
Valcy runs as a native macOS utility and requires no custom Linear extensions.
Open Linear and Create an Issue
Press 'C' in Linear to open the new issue composer.
Press Your Shortcut
Trigger Valcy using your chosen global hotkey.
Dictate Ticket Details
Speak your title, description, and criteria. Valcy inserts formatted Markdown at your cursor.
Common Questions About Using Valcy with Linear
Does Valcy work in Linear's macOS desktop app?
Yes. Valcy integrates at the macOS system level and types cleanly into Linear's desktop app and web version.
Can Valcy format Markdown lists in Linear?
Yes. Valcy formats spoken points into clean Markdown lists and paragraphs that render properly in Linear's issue editor.
Does it pull focus away from Linear's composer?
No. Valcy's non-activating overlay never takes window focus. Your cursor stays inside the Linear description field.
Is our internal product roadmap private?
Yes. In Local Mode, Valcy runs completely offline on your Mac's Apple Silicon GPU. No voice or ticket content is sent to external servers.
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