New Title Suggestion: “Revolutionize Text Input with Whisper Dictation”
Imagine hands-free text entry that’s not only fast, but incredibly accurate. Whisper’s cutting-edge voice dictation technology, powered by OpenAI, offers a superior alternative to the standard built-in speech-to-text solutions. With its ability to handle complex vocabulary and provide greater accuracy, Whisper can truly transform the way we interact with our favorite editor. I’m asking the Cursor team to consider integrating support for Whisper dictation.
Why this feature matters:
• Unmatched Accuracy: Whisper outperforms traditional dictation tools, significantly reducing the need for corrections.
• Flexibility and Choice: Users could either access OpenAI’s Whisper API or connect a locally hosted Whisper model, depending on their preferences and workflow.
What I’m requesting:
Seamless integration of OpenAI’s Whisper API for top-tier dictation capabilities.
Support for locally hosted Whisper models, providing more options for privacy-conscious users.
Let’s bring unparalleled voice-to-text performance to our editor and make text entry effortless and precise!
I have built my own integration, which allows local Whisper transcription as well as using Open AI and Grok APIs for online transcription. I will be releasing an update soon and can update here as well if you’re interested. It works pretty well on Mac M1 local!
Hey, this feature is not available in Cursor yet, but it might be added in the future. We are considering the implementation of new features that users request, so what you are doing here is very helpful.
For local transcription only SoX and Docker is required to get started and with a Mac M1 the transcription speed is much faster than previous versions of the extension.
Support for remote transcription through the OpenAI and Groq APIs is also included in this release for those lacking the machine power to support local transcription.
