Claude
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Python script that converts Ctrl+Super hold-to-talk into Ctrl+` toggle pairs for OpenWhispr, working around the app's broken Hold activation mode on Linux. Uses pynput for key listening and xdotool to send hotkeys. https://claude.ai/code/session_01XKYC1basxdwtHy71tky7xm
115 lines
3.7 KiB
Python
115 lines
3.7 KiB
Python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
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"""
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openwhispr-ptt.py — Push-to-talk wrapper for OpenWhispr
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Turns Ctrl+Super (hold) into Ctrl+` toggle pairs:
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- Press Ctrl+Super → sends Ctrl+` to START dictation
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- Release Ctrl+Super → sends Ctrl+` to STOP dictation
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Requires: pynput, xdotool
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Usage: python3 openwhispr-ptt.py
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"""
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import subprocess
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import threading
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import time
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import signal
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import sys
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try:
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from pynput import keyboard
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except ImportError:
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print("Error: pynput not installed.")
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print("Install with: pip3 install pynput")
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sys.exit(1)
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# ── Configuration ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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# The key combo YOU hold to talk
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PTT_MODIFIER = keyboard.Key.ctrl_l
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PTT_KEY = keyboard.Key.cmd # Super/Windows key
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# The key combo OpenWhispr uses (Ctrl+`)
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# We simulate this via xdotool for reliability with Electron apps
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WHISPR_HOTKEY = "ctrl+grave"
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# Minimum hold time (ms) to avoid accidental triggers
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MIN_HOLD_MS = 100
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# ── State ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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pressed_keys = set()
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is_recording = False
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press_time = 0
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lock = threading.Lock()
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def send_whispr_toggle():
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"""Send Ctrl+` to OpenWhispr via xdotool."""
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try:
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subprocess.run(
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["xdotool", "key", WHISPR_HOTKEY],
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timeout=2,
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capture_output=True,
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)
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except FileNotFoundError:
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print("Error: xdotool not installed. Install with: sudo apt install xdotool")
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sys.exit(1)
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except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
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pass
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def on_press(key):
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global is_recording, press_time
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with lock:
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pressed_keys.add(key)
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# Check if both PTT keys are held
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if PTT_MODIFIER in pressed_keys and PTT_KEY in pressed_keys:
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if not is_recording:
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press_time = time.time()
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is_recording = True
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send_whispr_toggle() # START
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print("\033[32m● Recording...\033[0m")
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def on_release(key):
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global is_recording, press_time
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with lock:
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# If either PTT key is released while recording
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if is_recording and key in (PTT_MODIFIER, PTT_KEY):
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elapsed_ms = (time.time() - press_time) * 1000
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if elapsed_ms >= MIN_HOLD_MS:
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send_whispr_toggle() # STOP
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print(f"\033[0m○ Stopped ({int(elapsed_ms)}ms)")
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else:
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# Too short — send another toggle to cancel
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send_whispr_toggle()
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print(f"\033[33m○ Cancelled (too short: {int(elapsed_ms)}ms)\033[0m")
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is_recording = False
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pressed_keys.discard(key)
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def main():
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print("═══════════════════════════════════════════")
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print(" OpenWhispr Push-to-Talk")
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print("═══════════════════════════════════════════")
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print(f" Hold: Ctrl + Super → start dictation")
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print(f" Release: Ctrl + Super → stop dictation")
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print(f" Quit: Ctrl + C")
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print("═══════════════════════════════════════════")
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print("Listening...\n")
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# Handle Ctrl+C gracefully
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signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, lambda *_: sys.exit(0))
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with keyboard.Listener(on_press=on_press, on_release=on_release) as listener:
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listener.join()
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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main()
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