Fact · Dictation in your apps
Vocalinux says it types recognized text on X11 and Wayland through xdotool, IBus, wtype, ydotool or a clipboard fallback.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Text injection via xdotool, IBus, wtype, ydotool, or clipboard fallback”
Vocalinux: Voice dictation for Linux (README), GitHub, VocaHQ/vocalinux, 2026, Features list.
Open the original- What it measures
- Vocalinux lists these as its text-insertion methods for both X11 and Wayland sessions.
- What it does not show
- The README lists methods, not which one works on which desktop. Test your own desktop before you rely on a method.