FAQ and Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I enter my license key?
Open the Agent Wispr Settings → About tab. Paste your key and click Activate. Your key was included in the purchase confirmation email. See Activating Pro for detailed steps.
I have a promo code — where do I use it?
On the Buy page, click Buy Now. A promo code field appears on the Stripe checkout page before you enter payment details.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Transcription happens 100% locally on your machine. An internet connection is only needed during the first run to download your selected Whisper model, and for the optional AI Cleanup (Groq) feature.
Where is my audio stored?
Nowhere. Audio is processed in memory and deleted immediately after transcription. We value your privacy and never upload your voice data to any server.
How do I use it with Claude Code or Cursor?
Just focus the terminal or editor where you want to type, hold the hotkey, and speak. Agent Wispr injects the text exactly as if you had typed it on your keyboard.
It's not typing into my terminal!
If you are running your terminal (like PowerShell or CMD) as Administrator, you must also run Agent Wispr as Administrator. Windows security prevents non-admin apps from sending keystrokes to admin apps.
Troubleshooting
"No Microphone Detected"
- Ensure your microphone is plugged in and recognized by your OS.
- Check macOS/Windows privacy settings to ensure Agent Wispr has permission to access the microphone.
Transcription is slow
- If you have an NVIDIA GPU, ensure the Device is set to CUDA in the Model settings.
- Try a smaller model size (e.g.,
baseortiny) for faster processing on older hardware.
App is "Already Running"
Check your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Linux/macOS). Agent Wispr runs as a background process and can be accessed via its floating widget.