Features
Voice Interaction
System-wide voice transcription, commands, and content generation.
Tabby provides a powerful suite of voice interaction tools that work globally across your Windows system. These are separate from the interactive Voice Agent and are designed for rapid, heads-up tasks.
Voice Interaction Modes
You can toggle voice interaction from anywhere using global shortcuts. Each mode is represented by a compact on-screen indicator.
Transcribe Mode (Ctrl+Alt+T)
The standard mode for converting speech to text.
- Action: Tabby listens to your voice and types the transcription directly into your active application.
- Use Case: Ideal for rapid messaging, taking notes, or drafting content without using your hands.
Command Mode
Transform your voice into system-level actions.
- Action: Tabby parses your intent and executes desktop commands using Windows MCP.
- Capability: Can open applications ("Open Chrome"), navigate to URLs ("Go to YouTube"), or perform multi-step workflows ("Open Notepad and type a grocery list").
Generate Mode
Instruction-based content creation.
- Action: Uses your transcription as an instruction to generate entirely new content.
- Capability: Optimized for generating professional emails, code snippets, or formatted text based on your personal context and memory.
Global Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Alt + T | Toggle Voice Transcription (Start/Stop listening) |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Cycle through modes (Transcribe, Command, Generate) |
Visual Indicator
When voice interaction is active, a floating pill-shaped indicator appears on your screen to show:
- Current Mode: Which of the three modes is currently active.
- Mic Status: Whether the system is Recording or Processing your audio.
Voice Agent vs. Voice Interaction
It is important to distinguish between the Voice Agent and Voice Interaction modes:
- Voice Agent: A full-screen interactive experience for natural, back-and-forth conversations with the AI (similar to a phone call). Accessed via the Action Menu or Ctrl + Alt + J.
- Voice Interaction: A heads-up, utility-focused tool for transcribing, commanding, or generating text directly into other apps. Accessed via Ctrl + Alt + T.