Voice Workflow

Patterns for voice-first coding with Claude Code. Optimized for dictation: short phrases, clear confirmations, and audio-friendly output.

Setup

Prerequisites

1. Claude Code CLI with voice input enabled
2. Microphone -- any built-in mic works; recommended: AirPods Pro (beam-forming) or a USB condenser mic
3. Quiet environment or noise-canceling microphone
4. macOS Dictation (System Settings > Keyboard > Dictation) as a fallback input method

Enabling Voice Mode

# Start Claude Code in voice mode
claude --voice