Dictate Git commits and commands into your Mac terminal
Writing detailed Git commit messages and complex shell commands in your terminal is faster by voice. Speak naturally, and Valcy types directly into your command line prompt.
Why manual typing in Terminal & iTerm2 slows you down
Typing long, detailed Git commit messages inside Vim, Nano, or git commit -m '...' is slow. Most developers end up writing lazy one-line commit summaries just to move on quickly, which hurts code review clarity.
Speak naturally at your normal conversational pace
Instead of settling for a three-word summary, you can speak three clear sentences in seconds. Valcy formats your message, removes filler words, and types it directly into your shell prompt or commit editor without losing terminal focus.
Compare spoken input to final text in Terminal & iTerm2
Valcy automatically filters out verbal hesitations, corrects punctuation, and formats sentences clearly.
“git commit dash m fix race condition when renewing oauth refresh token before initial session expiration”
git commit -m "Fix race condition when renewing OAuth refresh token before initial session expiration"
“docker run dash d dash p three thousand colon three thousand dash dash name valcy dev redis latest”
docker run -d -p 3000:3000 --name valcy-dev redis:latest
“git checkout dash b feature slash user onboarding audio pipeline improvements”
git checkout -b feature/user-onboarding-audio-pipeline-improvements
Key Advantages for Terminal & iTerm2 Users
Works Across All Mac Terminal Emulators
Fully compatible with macOS Terminal, iTerm2, Warp, Alacritty, Kitty, and embedded terminals in VS Code and Cursor.
Build Better Git Histories Without Effort
Stop writing vague commit messages like 'fix bug'. Speak a detailed explanation of what changed and why in just five seconds.
Never Steals Window Focus
Valcy's non-activating HUD ensures your active terminal session never loses keyboard focus or interrupts running command processes.
Quick Setup (Under 1 Minute)
Valcy runs as a native macOS utility and requires no custom Terminal & iTerm2 extensions.
Open Terminal or iTerm2
Make sure your cursor is active in your command line prompt or editor.
Press Your Valcy Shortcut
Tap your preferred hotkey.
Speak Your Command or Commit
Dictate naturally. Valcy formats and types the text directly into your shell prompt.
Common Questions About Using Valcy with Terminal & iTerm2
Will Valcy automatically run the command in my terminal?
No. Valcy inserts the text into your terminal prompt without pressing Enter. You always get to review the command before pressing Enter yourself.
Does Valcy work in iTerm2, Warp, and Alacritty?
Yes. Valcy uses native macOS accessibility APIs that work universally across Apple Terminal, iTerm2, Warp, Alacritty, Kitty, and tmux.
Can I dictate inside terminal text editors like Vim or Nano?
Yes. As long as Vim, Nano, or Micro is in insert or edit mode, Valcy types directly into your document just like a physical keyboard.
Are my shell commands, server names, and tokens private?
Yes. In Local Mode, transcription runs 100% on your Mac's Apple Silicon chip. None of your command history, environment variables, or voice audio is sent to the internet.
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