Speechmatics adds a cloud transcription engine to TypeWhisper powered by the Speechmatics API. The plugin offers real-time speech recognition with a choice between Enhanced and Standard models. Enhanced provides the best accuracy while Standard is faster and more cost-effective. A configurable server region setting lets you route requests to the closest endpoint for lower latency.
Features
Real-time cloud transcription via Speechmatics API
50+ supported languages including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and many more
Enhanced model for best-in-class accuracy
Standard model for faster, cost-effective transcription
Configurable server region (EU or US) for lower latency
Built-in API key validation in settings
Secure API key storage in the macOS Keychain
Transcription Models
Model
ID
Enhanced
enhanced
Standard
standard
Configuration
API Key - Create an API key at speechmatics.com and paste it into the plugin settings.
Model - Select a transcription model. Enhanced provides the best accuracy. Standard is faster and more cost-effective.
Region - Select the server region closest to you for lower latency. Available regions are EU and US.
Setup
Create an account at speechmatics.com
Generate an API key in your dashboard
Open TypeWhisper Settings > Plugins
Find the Speechmatics plugin and click Configure
Enter your Speechmatics API key and save it
Select your preferred model and region
Select Speechmatics as your transcription engine in Settings or in a profile
