zwitcha - Switch Prompts & Webhooks While Recording

Switch prompts & webhooks while recording. Voice to text with AI processing and instant automation. Your words, your way.

Meet zwitcha — where "Switcher" meets "Zwitscher" (German for bird chirping). The only voice transcription extension that lets you switch between AI prompts and webhooks WHILE you're recording. Change your mind mid-sentence? Switch to a different prompt. Want to trigger a webhook? Do it without stopping. Your voice, your workflow, your control. THE SWITCHING DIFFERENCE Switch Prompts Mid-Recording Started recording for a quick note but realized it should be an email? Just click the sparkle icon (✨) while recording and activate your "Email Formatter" prompt. No need to stop, re-record, or manually edit. zwitcha adapts to your thinking in real-time. Trigger Webhooks On-Demand See the webhook icon while recording? Click it to instantly send your transcription to Notion, Slack, or any automation tool—without interrupting your recording. Capture the thought, send it where it needs to go, all in one fluid motion. Post-Processing Power Finished recording? Run custom AI prompts on your transcription to transform it: * Raw notes → Professional email * Stream of consciousness → Action items * Meeting recording → Structured summary * Voice memo → Code comments * Casual speech → Polished prose This is what makes zwitcha different: flexibility while you speak, power after you speak. CORE FEATURES Instant Voice Recording Press Alt+S and start speaking. Your words become text, powered by OpenAI's Whisper AI—one of the most accurate speech recognition engines available. Works on any webpage, any time. AI-Powered Transcription Powered by OpenAI's industry-leading Whisper API, zwitcha delivers highly accurate transcriptions across multiple languages and accents. Your audio is processed securely and transcribed text is automatically copied to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere. Custom AI Prompts (Post-Processing) After recording, instantly process your transcription with custom AI prompts that: * Fix grammar and spelling errors * Format text professionally * Translate to other languages * Summarize long recordings * Extract key points and action items * Rewrite in different tones or styles * And many more... Dynamic Prompt Switching (Unique Feature) Create unlimited custom prompts and toggle them ON/OFF DURING recording: * Start recording with no prompt active * Mid-recording, realize you need formatting * Click the sparkle (✨) button to activate your chosen prompt * Continue recording—your intent changes on the fly * Your transcription will be processed with the active prompt Real-world example: You're voice-journaling about your day, then remember a work task. Click to activate your "Task Extractor" prompt without stopping. One recording, two purposes, zero friction. Live Webhook Triggering (Unique Feature) The game-changer: trigger webhooks WHILE you're recording. See the webhook icon (🔗) during recording? Click it to instantly send your transcription-in-progress to your automation tools. No waiting, no extra steps. Configure webhooks for different destinations: * Task management tools (Notion, Asana, Trello) * Note-taking apps (Evernote, OneNote) * Communication platforms (Slack, Discord, Teams) * Custom automation workflows (Zapier, Make, n8n) * Your own applications and APIs Perfect for: Logging voice memos, creating tasks from voice commands, or building voice-controlled automations. Smart Recording Controls * Alt+S (Windows/Linux) or Alt+S (Mac): Start/stop recording * Space (while recording): Pause/Resume recording * Option/Alt (while recording): Available for future extensions * Click ✨: Activate/Deactivate custom prompt for post-processing * Click 🔗: Trigger webhook with your current transcription * Esc: Cancel recording Text Shortcuts & Auto-Replacement Create custom shortcuts to automatically replace words or phrases in your transcriptions. Say "my email" and it becomes "[john.doe@example.com](mailto:john.doe@example.com)". Say "my address" and get your full mailing address. Perfect for: * Email addresses and phone numbers * Long company or product names * Technical terms and abbreviations * Personal information you say frequently * URLs and links * And many more... No more spelling out your email address or repeating long phrases—just create a shortcut once and speak naturally forever. Real-Time Audio Visualization See your audio levels in real-time with a beautiful visual indicator that confirms your microphone is working and shows recording activity. Keyboard Shortcuts Configuration Customize your keyboard shortcuts in the options page to match your workflow preferences. Default uses Alt+S for recording toggle. THE SWITCHING WORKFLOW (What Makes zwitcha Special) Scenario 1: The Thought Evolution * Press Alt+S, start brain-dumping ideas * Mid-recording, one idea stands out as urgent * Click ✨ to activate "Extract Action Items" prompt * Continue recording—everything captured * Stop recording—get transcription as extracted tasks Scenario 2: The Mind-Change * Start recording a casual voice note * Realize this should be a professional email * Click ✨ to activate "Email Formatter" prompt * Keep recording in casual language * Get professionally formatted email output Scenario 3: The Webhook Trigger * Start recording a task memo * Realize this needs to go to your task management tool * Click 🔗 to trigger webhook while still recording * Continue capturing additional context * Your transcription is sent to the webhook AND processed locally This is the power of switching: your workflow adapts to your thoughts, not the other way around. USE CASES Content Creation * Start with rough ideas, activate "Blog Outline" prompt mid-recording * Record stream-of-consciousness, trigger webhooks to send to different platforms * Use shortcuts for frequently mentioned tools, products, or URLs * Capture creative thoughts and automatically format for different mediums Professional Work * Record meeting notes, trigger webhook to Slack for urgent items, continue recording * Activate "Raw Notes" then switch to "Executive Summary" when key decisions emerge * Set up shortcuts for colleague names, project codes, or company terms * Multi-task: record once, send to multiple tools with different formatting Development & Technical * Describe a bug casually, activate "Technical Report" format * Voice-code comments, activate different documentation style prompts * Create shortcuts for API endpoints, function names, or technical terms * Trigger webhooks to create GitHub issues after recording context Personal Productivity * Set up shortcuts for your email, address, phone number * Brain dump everything, activate prompts to categorize on-the-fly * Start with journal entry, activate task extraction when you remember to-dos * One recording → multiple outputs (journal, tasks, reminders) PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy matters to us: * API keys stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage * Audio sent directly to OpenAI's API—no third-party storage * No recordings saved after transcription completes * Webhook data transmitted only when you explicitly trigger webhooks * Works entirely on-demand—no background listening or recording SETUP & CONFIGURATION Getting Started (2 minutes) * Install the extension * Click the extension icon and select "Options" * Enter your OpenAI API key (get one free at platform.openai.com) * (Optional) Configure custom prompts, webhooks, and shortcuts * Start recording with Alt+S Advanced Configuration In the Options page, you can: Prompts Tab: Create and manage custom AI prompts for post-processing * Add multiple prompts with custom names and instructions * Toggle prompts on/off during recording to apply different processing * Delete or update prompts at any time Webhooks Tab: Set up webhook URLs for automation * Add multiple webhook URLs with custom names * Trigger webhooks while recording * Enable/disable webhooks as needed Shortcuts Tab: Create text replacement shortcuts * Define trigger phrases and their replacements * Auto-replace common phrases in transcriptions * Enable/disable individual shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts: Customize your recording hotkey * Change the default Alt+S to your preferred combination * Set different shortcuts for different needs Import/Export Settings: Backup and restore your configuration * Export all settings (prompts, webhooks, shortcuts) to JSON * Import previously saved configurations * Share configuration files with team members TRANSPARENT PRICING zwitcha is free to use. You only pay for the OpenAI API usage: * Whisper API: $0.006 per minute of audio * GPT processing (custom prompts): Varies by model and usage * Example: 100 minutes of transcription = ~$0.60 * Check OpenAI's website for the most recent pricing Monitor your usage in your OpenAI dashboard to stay in control of costs. WHY CHOOSE ZWITCHA? The Only Extension That Lets You Switch Every other voice-to-text tool makes you decide BEFORE recording: "Is this a note? An email? A task?" zwitcha lets you decide DURING recording. Your thoughts flow naturally, and the tool adapts to you—not the other way around. True Real-Time Flexibility * Activate/deactivate prompts without stopping recording * Trigger webhooks mid-sentence * Auto-replace common phrases with shortcuts * Multi-purpose every recording * One voice input → multiple formatted outputs Fast & Lightweight No bloated interface or unnecessary features. Just launch, record, switch as needed, and transcribe. Works instantly on any webpage without disrupting your workflow. Flexible Automation Unlike basic voice-to-text tools, zwitcha lets you process and route your transcriptions automatically. Set up once, save hours of manual work. Privacy-First Design Your data stays between you and OpenAI's secure API. No third-party servers, no data collection, no tracking. Built by Developers, for Professionals Created with real productivity needs in mind. Clean interface, powerful features, and reliable performance. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS * Chrome browser (or Chromium-based: Edge, Brave, Opera) * OpenAI API key with Whisper API access * Microphone access * Internet connection for transcription GETTING THE MOST FROM ZWITCHA Master the Switch * Record freely: Don't pre-plan. Just start talking. * Switch mid-flow: Click ✨ or 🔗 buttons while recording * Use shortcuts: Set up auto-replacements for things you say often * Multiple outputs: Activate prompt, then trigger webhook—get both processed text AND automated action * Learn your patterns: Notice when you naturally shift topics? Set up prompts for each. Custom Prompt Ideas * Convert to Email * Extract Tasks * Translate to [language] * Format as JSON * Summarize Key Points Text Shortcuts Examples * Trigger: my email → Replacement: [john.doe@company.com](mailto:john.doe@company.com) * Trigger: my phone → Replacement: +1 (555) 123-4567 * Trigger: company name → Replacement: Acme Corporation International * Trigger: project alpha → Replacement: Project Alpha: Q4 Revenue Initiative * Trigger: github repo → Replacement: [https://github.com/username/repository](https://github.com/username/repository) Webhook Automation Examples * Create a webhook for quick notes (Notion) and one for work tasks (Asana) * Set up an urgent webhook for Slack and an archive webhook for Google Sheets * Configure different webhooks for draft review vs. final publishing SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING Common Issues Microphone not working? * Check Chrome's microphone permissions at chrome://settings/content/microphone Transcription failed? * Verify your OpenAI API key is valid and you have available credits Extension not responding? * Reload from chrome://extensions/ and check the browser console for errors Webhook not triggering? * Ensure webhook URL is valid and the endpoint is accessible For more help, visit the extension's support page or check OpenAI's documentation. VERSION HISTORY v.1.2.0 - Current Release Changes: * Added allowing setting custom keyboard shortcuts for recording / transcription toggle and action (hold) buttons * Revamped the UI of the settings page v1.1.0 Changes: * Updated default keyboard shortcut from Ctrl+Space to Alt+S for better compatibility * Improved prompt activation flow—prompts now toggle ON/OFF during recording rather than switching between multiple prompts * Refined UI with clearer prompt and webhook button styling * Enhanced post-processing: active prompts are now applied to transcriptions automatically * Better webhook handling with improved trigger timing * More intuitive options interface with separate tabs for prompts, webhooks, and shortcuts * Added keyboard shortcuts configuration panel * Added import/export functionality for settings backup and sharing * Improved shortcuts integration—text replacements now applied before prompt processing * Enhanced documentation and in-app tooltips Technical: * Manifest v3 compliance verified * Chrome permission model optimized * Storage API utilization improved * Content script stability enhanced v1.0.0 - Initial Release Features: * Real-time prompt activation/deactivation during recording * Live webhook triggering while recording * Text shortcuts with auto-replacement * OpenAI Whisper integration for accurate transcription * Post-processing custom AI prompts * Multiple webhook configurations * Keyboard shortcuts for recording controls * Real-time audio visualization * Clipboard integration LEARN MORE * OpenAI Whisper Documentation: [https://platform.openai.com/docs](https://platform.openai.com/docs) * Chrome Extensions Guide: [https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions) * Webhook Integration Examples (included in extension options) WHAT USERS SAY zwitcha helps thousands of users capture their thoughts and switch their workflow in real-time. No more "should I record this as a note or email?" Just record, switch if needed, and let zwitcha handle the rest. READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR VOICE WORKFLOW? Install zwitcha now and experience the freedom of switching. Your thoughts flow naturally—your tool should too. Stop deciding before you speak. Start switching while you speak. Note: This extension requires an OpenAI API key. Get one free at [https://platform.openai.com/api-keys](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) zwitcha = Switcher + Zwitscher (chirping) Your voice, your workflow, your way.