Microphone
Required for speech-to-text recording. Users should know whether audio is processed locally or sent to an opt-in provider.
macos dictation permissions
The fastest dictation app still needs a clean permission path.
Use the planner to translate FluidVoice source facts into a concrete setup, privacy, model, and workflow decision.
Unofficial boundary
GPL-3.0 source
v1.6.1 release noted
Workflow
What this page helps decide.
Accessibility
Required for global hotkeys and typing text into other apps after recording stops. This is the permission most teams should pre-explain.
Apple Events and speech recognition
Used for startup/system event behavior and on-device speech recognition flows, depending on setup choices.
Decision matrix
What the planner checks before daily use.
| Area | Question | Planner output |
|---|---|---|
| Voice engine | Does the work need zero-download setup, low latency, multilingual support, Intel compatibility, or high accuracy? | Model recommendation with setup notes and disk expectations. |
| Permissions | Can users explain microphone, accessibility, Apple Events, and speech recognition access before approving prompts? | Onboarding checklist and risk labels. |
| Mode policy | Where should Command Mode, Write Mode, per-app prompts, and direct insertion be allowed? | Mode map with safe, review, and blocked zones. |
| Privacy | Which opt-ins are allowed: cloud enhancement, Fluid Intelligence, analytics, beta builds, local history, and exports? | Privacy boundary and data-retention notes. |