Hands-free AI prompting setup on macOS

This guide explains how to hands-free AI prompting setup on macOS.

Practical notes

macOS Dictation can be started with the configured Dictation keyboard shortcut. Sources: Apple Support, Apple Support

A programmable pedal can emit the same shortcut assigned to Dictation. Sources: Elgato, Apple Support

Dictation availability and behavior depend on macOS settings and language support. Sources: Apple Support

The active application must accept text input for dictated text to appear there. Sources: Apple Support

Workflow boundary

Test the assigned shortcut in the target application before relying on it. Keep a keyboard fallback available.

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