Power Mode

What is Power Mode?

Power Mode is an advanced feature that allows you to create custom "modes" that automatically activate when you are using specific applications or websites. Each mode can have its own unique settings for transcription and enhancement, allowing VoiceInk to seamlessly adapt to your workflow.

For example, you could have a "Coding Mode" that activates in your code editor, a "Formal Writing Mode" for Google Docs, and a "Casual Chat Mode" for your messaging apps.

Enabling Power Mode

1. Open VoiceInk and go to the Settings tab in the sidebar.
2. Find the Power Mode section.
3. Toggle on the Power Mode switch.

Once enabled, a dedicated Power Mode item appears in the sidebar where you can create and manage your modes.

Auto-Restore Preferences

When Power Mode is enabled, you have the option to enable Auto-Restore Preferences (found in Settings → Power Mode section, below the toggle).

Default Behavior (Auto-Restore Preferences Disabled)

By default, when a Power Mode is activated (triggered by an application or website), that Power Mode's settings will persist. Once activated, the Power Mode will remain active for subsequent recordings until you manually change it or switch to a different context that triggers another Power Mode.

With Auto-Restore Preferences Enabled

When you enable Auto-Restore Preferences, the behavior changes:

• No Persistence: After you finish recording with an active Power Mode, VoiceInk will automatically switch back to your previous settings instead of keeping the Power Mode active. This means the Power Mode will not persist for your next recording session.

• Restoring Previous Settings: If you have previous settings stored, Auto-Restore Preferences will restore them after the current Power Mode recording is complete. This ensures that when you start your next recording session, you'll begin working from your previous settings, providing continuity in your workflow.

• Main Purpose: The primary use case for this feature is when switching to a context that does not have a specific Power Mode configured. Instead of maintaining the last activated Power Mode, it automatically restores your standard settings, allowing you to work from your previous configuration.

How Power Mode Works

1. Create a Mode: Go to the Power Mode tab in the sidebar and click Add Power Mode to create a new mode. Give it a name and an emoji for easy identification.

2. Assign Triggers: You can assign one or more triggers to a mode. A trigger can be either an application (e.g., Slack, VS Code) or a website URL (e.g., gmail.com, notion.so).

3. Customize Settings: For each mode, you can customize the following settings:

   • Transcription Model: Choose a specific local or cloud model for transcription.
   • Language: Set the transcription language.
   • AI Enhancement: Enable or disable AI enhancement.
   • Enhancement Prompt: Select a specific enhancement prompt to use.
   • AI Provider & Model: Choose the AI provider and model for enhancement.
   • Context Awareness: Decide whether the mode should use screen capture for context.
   • Auto Send: Automatically press a key combination after pasting text. Options: None, Return, Shift + Return, or Command + Return. Useful for chat applications or forms that use different send shortcuts.
   • Set as Default: Mark this mode as your default configuration when no specific triggers match.
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Assign a unique keyboard shortcut to instantly activate this Power Mode and start recording — even when the Mini Recorder is not visible.

4. Automatic Switching: Once configured, VoiceInk will automatically apply the corresponding settings based on the active application or website you're working with. When you switch to a context that doesn't have a specific mode, it will use your default mode settings if one is configured, otherwise your original settings are restored.

Default Mode Behavior

You can designate one of your Power Modes as the Default Mode. This mode's settings will be used when:

• You're in an application or website that doesn't have a specific Power Mode configured
• No Power Mode triggers match your current context

Only one mode can be marked as default at a time. If you don't have a default mode configured, VoiceInk will fall back to your global default settings.

Quickly Switching Power Modes

When Power Mode is enabled, you can quickly switch between your configured modes using keyboard shortcuts. This is especially useful when you need to manually override the automatic switching or jump to a specific mode.

For a detailed article, see Quickly Switching Power Modes.

Power Mode is a game-changer for productivity, making VoiceInk a truly intelligent assistant that adapts to you, not the other way around.