OSTT

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Platform Setup ​

The recommended popup command requires the full path to the OSTT binary. Find yours with:

bash
which ostt

Then use that path followed by launch --paste when binding a direct-dictation hotkey:

bash
/path/to/ostt launch --paste

Desktop environments do not always include ~/.local/bin (the default install location) in the PATH used for hotkey commands, so the full path is required for reliable operation.

Use launch -c when you want clipboard output instead of automatic paste.

macOS ​

Use Shortcuts.app and add a shortcut that runs:

bash
/path/to/ostt launch --paste

Full setup: macOS Setup.

Omarchy / Hyprland ​

Add the binding to ~/.config/hypr/bindings.conf:

text
bindd = ALT, SPACE, ostt, exec, /path/to/ostt launch --paste

Full setup: Omarchy / Hyprland Setup.

GNOME ​

Use Settings > Keyboard > Custom Shortcuts and bind:

bash
/path/to/ostt launch --paste

GNOME Wayland controls window placement, so popup size works but position may be compositor-controlled.

Full setup: GNOME Setup.

KDE Plasma ​

Use System Settings > Shortcuts > Custom Shortcuts and bind:

bash
/path/to/ostt launch --paste

Full setup: KDE Plasma Setup.

Suggested Hotkeys ​

The recommended default key combinations:

  • Alt+Space — Basic popup: /path/to/ostt launch --paste
  • Alt+Ctrl+Space — Popup with action picker: /path/to/ostt launch --paste -p

Create separate hotkeys for common workflows:

bash
/path/to/ostt launch --paste             # Raw transcription, pasted
/path/to/ostt launch --paste -p          # Show action picker, paste result
/path/to/ostt launch -c                  # Raw transcription to clipboard
/path/to/ostt launch -c -p translate-en  # Translated transcription to clipboard

On Linux, paste shortcuts vary between GUI apps and terminals. OSTT defaults to shift+insert on Omarchy and ctrl+v on other Linux desktops. Change [output.paste].paste_key if your target app needs a different shortcut.

Replace /path/to/ostt with the output of which ostt.