Claude Code adds voice input with push-to-talk functionality
Voice input now available in Claude Code
Anthropic has begun rolling out voice mode for Claude Code, their AI coding assistant. The feature is currently live for about 5% of users, with broader availability planned over the coming weeks.
How voice mode works
The implementation uses a push-to-talk model:
- Hold the spacebar to activate voice input
- Speak your prompt or code
- Release spacebar to stop recording
Voice transcripts appear at your current cursor position in the editor. You can type part of a prompt, use voice for the middle section, then continue typing—the system doesn't overwrite existing text.
Access and pricing details
- Available to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plan users
- Rolling out gradually (currently ~5% of users)
- No additional cost for voice mode usage
- Tokens used for voice transcription don't count against rate limits
Users will see a notification on the welcome screen when they gain access. Once available, you can toggle voice mode on with /voice command.
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