Dictate Slack messages by voice

Slack is where work happens — but typing long messages, updates, and thread replies takes time. Context switching between thinking and typing slows you down. Quick replies turn into multi-paragraph explanations. Stand-up updates require careful wording. And by the time you have typed your message, the conversation has moved on. What if you could just speak your Slack messages as naturally as you would in a meeting?

Speak your Slack messages

Talkio lets you dictate Slack messages by voice on your Mac. Hold a hotkey, speak naturally, release — and your words appear as text in Slack's message input, ready to send or edit. It works in the Slack desktop app, Slack in the browser, and any Slack-like tool (Teams, Discord, etc.). Because Talkio processes speech locally, your messages are never sent to any third-party server during transcription. Punctuation is handled automatically, so your messages look professional without manual formatting. Speaking is 3-4x faster than typing for most people — that adds up to hours saved every week for heavy Slack users.

How people use it

Quick thread replies

Respond to threads instantly by speaking. No more staring at the keyboard trying to compose the perfect reply — just say what you mean.

Stand-up updates

Dictate your daily stand-up in seconds. Speak your blockers, progress, and plans naturally — Talkio handles the punctuation and formatting.

Long-form updates

Project updates, decision summaries, and announcements are easier to speak than type. Get your thoughts out quickly, then edit if needed before sending.

Channel announcements

Draft announcements and channel posts by voice. Speaking helps you maintain a natural, conversational tone that reads well in team channels.

Multitasking

Reply to Slack while reviewing code, reading documents, or eating lunch. Voice input frees your hands for other tasks.

Local by default

No internet required

All AI models run locally on your Mac. Works in airplane mode.

Zero data collection

No audio is ever uploaded. No analytics on your speech content.

On-device processing

Your voice never leaves your machine. Processed entirely by local hardware.

Frequently asked questions

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Write messages by voiceFree · Works with Slack, Teams, Discord, and any messaging app