Create a web search trigger
Let’s create a trigger that searches Google when you say “search google for…”Choose matching mode
Select: PrefixThis means the trigger activates when your speech starts with “search google for”, and everything after becomes your search query.
Test your trigger
- Press your dictation hotkey
- Say: “search google for best coffee shops nearby”
- Release the hotkey
- Google opens with your search
Create a window layout trigger
Let’s create a trigger that snaps your window to the left half of the screen.Choose matching mode
Select: ExactThis means the trigger only activates when you say exactly “window left”.
Test your trigger
- Open any window
- Press your dictation hotkey
- Say: “window left”
- Release the hotkey
- The window snaps to the left half
Tips for good triggers
Keep phrases short but unique
- Good: “search google for” — short, distinctive
- Bad: “I want to search” — too generic, might match normal speech
Avoid phrases you use naturally
If your trigger phrase appears in normal conversation, it will activate unexpectedly.- Good: “window left” — unlikely to say in conversation
- Bad: “can you” — you probably say this often
Use consistent patterns
Create a naming convention for your triggers:- “search [engine] for” — Google, DuckDuckGo, YouTube
- “window [position]” — left, right, maximize
- “open [app]” — Slack, Safari, Terminal