Fast desktop setup
Install SKI with a single DMG on Mac or EXE on Windows, then use the setup wizard to choose your mic, voice, and hotkey.
SKI
SKI is a desktop app for Mac and Windows that lets developers talk to AI coding agents and hear replies aloud. Local, offline voice loop with optional meeting transcription.
What SKI does
SKI is a desktop app for Mac and Windows that gives AI coding assistants a spoken interface. Instead of stopping at speech-to-text dictation, it closes the loop: you speak, your coding agent responds, and SKI reads the reply back in a natural voice.
The product is built for developers who want a faster back-and-forth with agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, and OpenClaw. Setup is framed as a simple install-and-connect flow, with local speech handling, optional review before sending, and support for offline use.
Features
Agent connections
SKI connects to supported coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, and OpenClaw so you can speak to the agent you already use.
On-device voice loop
Speech recognition and voice output run locally, so the app can work offline and keep audio on your machine.
Interruptible conversation
Full-duplex barge-in lets you speak over the agent and still be heard, which is useful on open speakers or when you want to interrupt mid-answer.
Local meeting workflows
The app can record meetings locally with mic and system audio, export transcripts, and optionally send your agent into a call as a participant or notetaker.
Floating desktop presence
On Mac, SKI can dock in the notch; on Windows, it floats as a movable pill, with visual status cues for when the agent is listening or answering.
Use cases
Hands-free coding sessions
Talk through code changes hands-free when you want to ask for edits, run-throughs, or follow-up questions without switching between typing and listening.
Interactive debugging
Use the local voice loop for quick back-and-forth while you are debugging, so you can interrupt the agent, clarify the problem, and keep moving.
On-device meeting transcription
Record or transcribe meetings on your machine when you want a local transcript of a Zoom, Meet, or Teams call without uploading the audio.
Agent-assisted meetings
Invite your agent into a meeting when you want it to listen, speak, present, or take notes as part of a live call.
Approve-before-send workflows
Review a transcript before it is sent when you need a more cautious workflow for prompts, notes, or other text that should be checked first.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Runs the voice loop locally, including speech recognition and spoken replies.
- Works offline for the main talk-and-answer flow.
- Supports barge-in, so you can interrupt and continue the conversation naturally.
- Offers both local meeting transcription and an optional mode where your agent joins meetings.
- Includes a review mode that lets you approve a transcript before it is sent to the agent.
Cons
- The source only shows broad agent compatibility, so some setup details and edge cases are not documented on the home page.
- Meeting joining uses AgentCall and is described as a paid, per-minute feature, while the rest of the product is free forever.
FAQ
What is SKI?
SKI is a small floating app for Mac and Windows that lets you talk to an AI coding assistant and hear its reply in a natural voice.
How does SKI work?
SKI works by turning your speech into text on your machine, sending that text to a connected coding agent, and then speaking the agent's reply back to you.
Can I interrupt SKI while it is speaking?
Yes. SKI can keep listening while the agent speaks, and its full-duplex barge-in support lets you interrupt and be heard again without push-to-talk.
Does SKI need an internet connection or upload my voice?
No. The source says listening, understanding, and speaking all happen on your own machine, and your voice is never uploaded.
How much does SKI cost?
The home page says SKI is free forever on Mac and Windows, with no credit card required, and that voice features and the meeting transcriber are included. It also says AgentCall for joining video calls is billed per minute with free hours included.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Developer Tool
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows
- Core workflow
- Speak to an AI coding agent and hear the reply aloud
- Primary users
- Developers working with coding agents
- Source domain
- heyski.io
- Pricing
- Free forever on Mac and Windows; AgentCall is per minute
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