Dictate Slack messages and thread replies in seconds
Typing dozens of Slack updates and replies every day takes significant time. With Valcy, speak your responses naturally and watch clear, polished messages appear in your input box.
Why manual typing in Slack slows you down
Frequent context switching to type status updates, give design feedback, or summarize calls causes constant friction and interrupts your core focus throughout the workday.
Speak naturally at your normal conversational pace
Speaking your message takes a fraction of the time. You can communicate clearly and thoroughly with your team without typing strain or spelling errors.
Compare spoken input to final text in Slack
Valcy automatically filters out verbal hesitations, corrects punctuation, and formats sentences clearly.
“great work on this proposal my only recommendation is to add rate limiting to that public endpoint so we don't run into abuse during the beta launch”
Great work on this proposal! My only recommendation is to add rate limiting to that public endpoint so we don't run into abuse during the beta launch.
“hey team just pushed the v2.5 release to production all health checks are passing please keep an eye on Sentry over the next hour”
Hey team, just pushed the v2.5 release to production. All health checks are passing. Please keep an eye on Sentry over the next hour!
“hey quick recap from our call I'll handle the database migration tomorrow morning and ping you as soon as the staging environment is updated”
Hey, quick recap from our call: I'll handle the database migration tomorrow morning and ping you as soon as the staging environment is updated.
Key Advantages for Slack Users
Reduces Typing Fatigue
Speak your updates out loud and let Valcy handle the typing, allowing you to focus on high-priority tasks.
Clear, Professional Tone
Automatically cleans up verbal slips, punctuation, and capitalization so messages read clearly.
Stays Focused on Your Message
Valcy's non-activating overlay ensures your focus remains directly in the Slack message bar.
Quick Setup (Under 1 Minute)
Valcy runs as a native macOS utility and requires no custom Slack extensions.
Click into Any Slack Input
Place your cursor in any channel, direct message, or thread reply.
Press Your Shortcut
Trigger Valcy using your preferred hotkey without switching windows.
Speak Your Message
Speak naturally. When you finish, the text appears in your message box, ready to review and send.
Common Questions About Using Valcy with Slack
Does Valcy automatically send the message?
No. Valcy inserts the text into your input box so you can review it before pressing Enter to send. You retain full control.
Does it work in Slack threads and direct messages?
Yes. Valcy functions anywhere you can type on your Mac, including Slack channel inputs, thread replies, canvas documents, and DMs.
Why not simply send Slack audio clips?
Voice clips cannot be easily skimmed, searched, or referenced later. Valcy gives you the speed of speaking with the convenience of searchable text for your team.
Does Valcy recognize custom team jargon?
Yes. Valcy handles industry terminology, acronyms, and custom vocabulary accurately.
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