Skills Development Integrating Voice Dictation with Wispr Flow API

Integrating Voice Dictation with Wispr Flow API

v20260423
wispr-local-dev-loop
This guide provides detailed instructions for setting up a local development loop using the Wispr Flow voice-to-text API. It covers connecting via WebSocket (recommended for low latency) or REST API, handling authentication, and optimizing audio input. Ideal for building voice-powered applications, dictation tools, or integrating sophisticated voice command features into existing SaaS products.
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Overview

Wispr Flow Local Dev Loop

Overview

Guidance for local dev loop with Wispr Flow voice-to-text API.

Instructions

Key Wispr Flow Concepts

  • WebSocket API: wss://api.wisprflow.ai/api/v1/ws (recommended, low latency)
  • REST API: POST /api/v1/transcribe (simpler, higher latency)
  • Auth: API key (backend) or access token (client-side)
  • Audio format: 16kHz mono PCM preferred
  • Context awareness: Understands code, CLI commands, dev jargon
  • Platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS, browser API

Error Handling

Error Cause Solution
401 Unauthorized Invalid key Check at wisprflow.ai/developers
WebSocket closed Network issue Reconnect with backoff
Poor accuracy Wrong context Set context to 'programming' for code

Resources

Next Steps

See related Wispr Flow skills for more patterns.

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Category Development
Name wispr-local-dev-loop
Version v20260423
Size 1.5KB
Updated At 2026-04-28
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