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
Start simple
Begin with simple actions like web search and window layouts. Move to advanced triggers (Terminal, AI Calls) once you’re comfortable.Next steps
Matching modes
Understand prefix, exact, and contains matching.
Explore trigger types
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