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How to Start an Audio Note With a Hotkey on Your Mac

Sometimes speaking is faster than typing. A hotkey gives you quick access to Thoughts when you want to capture a voice note.

Set up your shortcut and open Thoughts from anywhere on your Mac.

Record the Idea

Start a voice note and speak naturally.

Save the recording when you're done.

Transcribe It Later

Thoughts can use supported AI providers to turn voice recordings into text.

This gives you both the original audio and a written version of your thought.

Download the app