Hold the key
Press and hold ` from anywhere — you never leave the app you are in. A soft glow outlines the screen so you know Warp is listening. That glow is the entire interface.
` hold to talk
Beta Free for Mac while we build
Speak it. It lands where your cursor is.
Warp is the voice input layer for macOS. Hold a shortcut, say the thing, and your words are typed into whatever app you are already in.
Available for macOS 13 or later · Apple silicon & Intel
To priya@northwind.co
Subject Re: Q3 deck review
While you dictate,
the only UI is a glow.
No floating orb. No panel. No app to switch into. A soft, audio-reactive glow outlines your screen while Warp listens — release the key and it’s gone.
For everyone
who types all day
You already know
where the words go.
Warp types at the cursor, so it works in whatever you are already in — no per-app setup, no integration to connect. Here is what that looks like in the apps people reach for most.
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Slack Talk out the standup update instead of typing it Message composer
PPriya: staging looks good to meAAlex: shipping the copy fix nowStandup: redesign is on staging, reviewing at 2.Hold the shortcut in Slack and the line lands in the message composer — nothing to connect first.
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Cursor Describe the change you want in a full sentence Editor + agent prompt
123func transition(to next: OrbState) {guard next != current else { return }}Extract this into a helper and add a test for the empty case.Hold the shortcut in Cursor and the line lands in the editor + agent prompt — nothing to connect first.
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Claude Code Say the whole prompt instead of typing three paragraphs Terminal prompt
Tackle your toughest work with Opus 5.
Refactor the scroll driver so subscribers run from the animation frame, and add a test.- Reading the component and its styles…
- Edited 2 files, ran 1 shell command
Hold the shortcut in Claude Code and the line lands in the terminal prompt — nothing to connect first.
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Gmail Dictate the reply without leaving the thread Compose body
priya@northwind.co Cc BccRe: Q3 deck reviewThanks — I’ll have the revised deck over before Friday.SendHold the shortcut in Gmail and the line lands in the compose body — nothing to connect first.
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Notion Get the meeting note down while it is still fresh Page block editor
Weekly sync — 4 AugWalked through priorities for the quarterOwners confirmed for each workstreamTwo initiatives pulled forward from Q4; one deprioritised.
Hold the shortcut in Notion and the line lands in the page block editor — nothing to connect first.
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Apple Notes Catch the thought before it goes Rich text note body
IdeasOnboarding drops people at the permissions stepTwo prompts back to back feels like a wallTry the onboarding without the second permission prompt.
Hold the shortcut in Apple Notes and the line lands in the rich text note body — nothing to connect first.
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VS Code Narrate the commit message you keep putting off Editor and chat input
123export function bindScrollDriver(lenis) {drivenByLenis = true;}fix: run subscribers from the Lenis frame, not the scroll eventHold the shortcut in VS Code and the line lands in the editor and chat input — nothing to connect first.
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Apple Mail Clear the inbox at talking speed Message body
Tolegal@northwind.coSubjectRe: contractLooks good on my side — sending it across this afternoon.
Hold the shortcut in Apple Mail and the line lands in the message body — nothing to connect first.
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Google Docs Draft the first pass out loud, edit it after Document body
Positioning draftCompetitors all sell speed of transcriptionThat is table stakes, not a wedgeThe category is a voice input layer, not a dictation app.
Hold the shortcut in Google Docs and the line lands in the document body — nothing to connect first.
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Linear File the bug with the detail you would normally skip Issue description
Glow persists after releaseSelection replaces wrong rangeCaret jumps to the start when the field re-renders mid-insert.WARP-214 · TriageHold the shortcut in Linear and the line lands in the issue description — nothing to connect first.
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Messages Reply properly instead of thumbing out three words Conversation field
PPriya: table booked for 7PPriya: still coming?Running ten minutes late — order without me, I’ll catch up.Hold the shortcut in Messages and the line lands in the conversation field — nothing to connect first.
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Todoist Add the task in the words you thought of it in Task input
Renew the developer certificateReply to the grant reviewerShip the AI grant application before FridayInbox · FridayHold the shortcut in Todoist and the line lands in the task input — nothing to connect first.
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Obsidian Keep the note-taking in one breath Note editor
daily/2026-08-04Hero pin felt arbitrary until measuredTrack height is not the knobThe pin distance is the margin on the second beat, not a height.
Hold the shortcut in Obsidian and the line lands in the note editor — nothing to connect first.
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Bear Long-form without the typing tax Note body
DraftsPeople do not buy a feature listThey buy the moment it saves themOpen with the gesture, not the feature list.
Hold the shortcut in Bear and the line lands in the note body — nothing to connect first.
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Figma Leave the review comment you would rather say Comment threads
Homepage v5 / Apps bandCommentThis divider sits on the first column’s text — move it to the gutter.Hold the shortcut in Figma and the line lands in the comment threads — nothing to connect first.
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Safari Any form, any textarea, anywhere Any web text field
app.example.com/feedbackFeedbackAny form, any textarea — Warp does not care which.Hold the shortcut in Safari and the line lands in the any web text field — nothing to connect first.
Tested field types and last-tested dates live on supported apps. Automatic routing — say a task, it files itself — is on the roadmap, not shipped.
One gesture,
start to finish.
Say what you mean
Speak normally. Warp transcribes and classifies in one pass, so filler words, false starts and “actually, scratch that” come out as clean prose rather than a raw transcript.
um, so tell her that the revised deck will be over before Friday
Live speech · ENLet go — it’s already typed
Release the key and the text lands at your cursor, in whatever field you left it in. Nothing to copy, nothing to paste, no window to dismiss. Highlight text first and you can translate or rewrite it in place instead.
The revised deck will be over before Friday.
Typed at the cursorNo orb. No panel. No app to switch into.
Every other dictation tool puts a window between you and your work. Warp puts a glow around the edge of the screen and gets out of the way — the app you were in stays focused the whole time.
Speak one language, type another.
Say it in the language you think in and Warp types the language the field needs, inline, across 60+ languages. Included — not a paid tier.
You say
Envíale el informe antes del viernes.
Español Warp types
Send her the report before Friday.
EnglishRewrite what is already on screen.
Highlight a sentence, hold the selection shortcut, and say “make this more formal” or “translate to Spanish.” The text is replaced in place and your cursor never moves.
we need this asap or its gonna slip again
“rewrite this more formal”Could we prioritise this? Otherwise the date is likely to slip again.
Audio goes up, nothing sticks around.
Speech is streamed for transcription and dropped — Warp keeps no recordings and no transcript history on our side. The build is signed with a Developer ID and notarized by Apple.
- No recordings kept audio is streamed, then dropped
- No transcript history nothing stored server-side
- Developer ID + notarized verified by Apple on first launch
App routing is next.
Today Warp types your speech into any app at the cursor. Next, a spoken command becomes the right action in the right app — a Todoist task, a Slack message, a Bear note — without opening it. Not shipped yet. Building toward it.
TodoistSlackBearNotionLinearGmailGoogle CalendarApple NotesRemindersWhatsAppMessages…and more
Questions, answered
Everything you might want to know before holding the shortcut for the first time. Open one and the next few appear.
What is Warp, exactly?
Warp for Mac is a voice input layer for macOS that turns speech into text in any app at your cursor — with optional translation and selection mode. Direct app routing (a voice command that becomes a Todoist task or a Slack message automatically) is on the roadmap for future versions. Unlike basic dictation tools, Warp classifies intent and is built to route to the right app as that capability ships.
How is Warp different from Apple Dictation, Wispr, or Superwhisper?
Apple Dictation, Wispr Flow, and Superwhisper are transcription tools — they turn speech into text in the focused field. Warp is a voice input layer that adds intent classification, translation, and selection mode, and is being built to route speech to specific apps (Todoist, Slack, Bear, Notion, and more) in future versions. Different category, not a faster dictation app.
How is Warp different from Siri?
Siri only acts inside Apple's own apps and closes after one command. Warp types your speech into whatever third-party app you're already in — and keeps your hands on the keyboard for follow-up. No app to open, no window to switch to. Warp is built for professional workflows, not OS voice commands.
What do I need to run Warp for Mac?
macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, a working microphone, and an internet connection. Warp types into any app you already have open — no app connection required. Direct app routing integrations (Todoist, Slack, Bear, Notion, and more) will be configurable in Settings as they ship in future versions.
Does Warp listen all the time, and where does my audio go?
No. Warp only uses your microphone while you hold the dictation shortcut. Audio goes to the speech and AI providers you connect. We proxy provider OAuth on the backend so the Mac client never holds raw provider tokens. Shortcuts and preferences stay local on your Mac.
What does the UI look like while Warp is listening?
A soft audio-reactive glow along the edges of your screen. That is the only visible surface. No floating orb, no dictation window, no Warp app to switch into. Release the shortcut and the glow fades.
Is Warp for Mac the same as the Warp terminal?
No. Warp for Mac is a separate product focused on voice-to-action across macOS apps. It is not affiliated with the Warp terminal (Warp.dev). The two products share a name but have different teams, codebases, and purposes.
How fast is it?
Speech-to-insert lands around 560–700ms at p50 depending on the app, and 1270–1560ms at p95, with insertion success between 97.9% and 99.2% across the apps we test. We publish the full table, including how the runs are done, on the benchmarks page.
Which apps does it work in?
Any native macOS text field, because Warp types at the cursor rather than integrating app by app. We regression-test a set explicitly: Cursor, Slack, Apple Notes, Apple Mail and Gmail in Chrome all pass cleanly; VS Code, Notion desktop and Google Docs work with documented caveats. The supported apps page lists field types and last-tested dates.
Does it work in VS Code or Cursor?
Yes. Cursor is tested and works in both the editor and the agent prompt input. VS Code works with caveats in the editor and chat input — see the supported apps page for the current detail.
What permissions does Warp need?
Two: microphone access, so it can hear you while you hold the shortcut, and Accessibility, so it can type into the app you are already in. Both are granted through macOS System Settings on first launch.
How do I install it?
Download the DMG, drag Warp to Applications, and launch it. Grant the microphone and Accessibility permissions when prompted, then hold the shortcut in whatever app you are in to test it. The setup page walks through it step by step.
Can I change the keyboard shortcut?
Yes. Hold-to-talk is bound to the backtick key by default and the dictation and selection shortcuts are both customizable in Settings.
What happens if the text does not land where I expect?
Warp has explicit fallbacks rather than silently losing what you said: retry the insert, copy the text, paste it manually, save it as a draft, or report the issue. Apps with known quirks are listed on the supported apps page.
Is Warp free?
It is free while it is in beta — no card, no trial timer. The longer-term commitment is that the free tier stays daily-usable dictation in any app, with paid tiers for heavier customisation and team controls. Final prices are published at launch; the pricing page has the current direction.
Does it work offline?
No. Warp needs an internet connection, because transcription and intent classification run through the speech and AI providers you connect. If offline, local-only dictation is a hard requirement for you, a local-first tool is the better fit today.
Which languages does it support?
Over 60. You can also speak one language and have Warp type another — translation happens in the same pass as dictation, inline in the target app, and is included rather than being a paid add-on.
Can Warp rewrite text I have already written?
Yes, that is selection mode. Highlight a sentence, hold the selection shortcut, and say what you want — "make this more formal", "translate this to Spanish". The text is replaced in place and your cursor does not move. More transforms (summarise, expand, change tone) are on the roadmap.
Is the app signed and notarized?
Yes. The build ships as a Developer ID signed, notarized and stapled DMG, so macOS verifies it with Gatekeeper on first launch rather than warning you about an unidentified developer.
Does it run on Intel Macs?
Yes. Warp runs on macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, on both Apple silicon and Intel.
When is app routing shipping?
We do not publish dates we cannot commit to. App routing — a spoken command becoming a Todoist task or a Slack message without opening the app — is the next major lane, starting with Todoist, Slack, Bear and Notion, then Linear, Gmail and Google Calendar. The roadmap page tracks what is shipped versus what is next.
Do you store my audio or transcripts?
Warp only captures audio while you are holding the shortcut — there is no always-on passive listening. Audio is sent to the speech and AI providers you have connected, and that routing is visible in Settings so the processing path is never a surprise. Your shortcuts and preferences stay local on your Mac.
Free while it’s in beta.
No card, no trial timer. Download the signed build, hold the key, and see whether talking beats typing for you.
- Platform
- macOS 13 or later (Apple silicon & Intel)
- Shortcut
- Hold ` to talk (customizable)
- Build
- Developer ID signed (notarized by Apple)
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