Reson8 adds cloud speech-to-text to TypeWhisper for macOS and Windows through the Reson8 API. The plugin can stream audio over WebSocket for live transcription and falls back to the pre-recorded REST endpoint when streaming is not available.
The plugin requires a Reson8 API key. TypeWhisper validates the key in the settings UI and stores it through the app’s secure plugin secret storage.
Secure API key storage through TypeWhisper plugin secrets
Default Reson8 model plus custom models fetched from the API
A single language from the TypeWhisper language selection; when multiple languages are selected, TypeWhisper uses the first supported language, and Reson8 auto-detects when no language is selected
Advanced fields for custom base URLs and custom auth headers
No translation support
Transcription
Mode
Behavior
Live transcription
Streams PCM audio to Reson8 over WebSocket and emits interim text while audio is processed.
REST fallback
Sends recorded audio to the pre-recorded Reson8 endpoint when streaming fails or is not used.
Language
Sends one language to Reson8. When multiple TypeWhisper languages are selected, the first supported language is used; with no language selected, Reson8 auto-detects.
Configuration
API Key - Paste a Reson8 API key and wait for the plugin to show Valid API Key.
Model - Use the default Reson8 dictation model or refresh custom models available to the API key.
Custom Base URL - Override the default https://api.reson8.dev endpoint for gateways or proxies.
Custom Auth Header - Override the default Authorization header when a proxy expects a different header name.
Setup
Create or open a Reson8 account.
Generate an API key.
Open TypeWhisper Settings > Plugins.
Find Reson8 and click Configure.
Paste the API key and wait for validation.
Optionally refresh custom models or configure advanced gateway settings.
Select Reson8 as your transcription engine in Settings or in a profile.
