(adding tracker links) |
|||
| Line 40: | Line 40: | ||
--> | --> | ||
* [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/devel-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/thread/RZVDD2LM3OLLG67OPKHIPBOYCK3DLOLX/ Announced] | * [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/devel-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/thread/RZVDD2LM3OLLG67OPKHIPBOYCK3DLOLX/ Announced] | ||
* [https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-change-proposal-ibus-speech-to-text-self-contained/143151 Discussion thread] | * [https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-change-proposal-ibus-speech-to-text-self-contained/143151/ Discussion thread] | ||
* FESCo issue: [https://pagure.io/fesco/issue/3363 #3363] | * FESCo issue: [https://pagure.io/fesco/issue/3363 #3363] | ||
* Tracker bug: [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2346273 #2346273] | * Tracker bug: [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2346273 #2346273] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:07, 19 February 2025
ibus-speech-to-text
Summary
ibus-speech-to-text will provide voice dictation capabilities to any application supporting IBus input methods in Fedora Linux 42, using VOSK for local voice recognition.
Owner
- Name: Manish Tiwari
- Email: matiwari [at] redhat [dot] com
Current status
- Targeted release: Fedora Linux 42
- Last updated: 2025-02-19
- Announced
- Discussion thread
- FESCo issue: #3363
- Tracker bug: #2346273
- Release notes tracker: #184
Detailed Description
- ibus-speech-to-text provides a new input method that enables voice dictation in any application supporting IBus
- Uses VOSK for local voice recognition, not requiring internet connectivity
- Supports multiple languages through downloadable voice recognition models
- Includes a setup tool built with GTK 4 and libadwaita for model management and configuration
Feedback
Benefit to Fedora
This package will bring several benefits to Fedora:
- Provides accessibility improvements through voice input capabilities
- Offers offline voice recognition, preserving user privacy
- Integrates seamlessly with existing IBus infrastructure
- Supports multiple languages through downloadable models
- Enhances user productivity through voice commands
Scope
- Proposal owners:
- Other developers: Parag Nemade
- Release engineering: #Releng issue number
- Policies and guidelines: N/A (not needed for this Change)
- Trademark approval: N/A (not needed for this Change)
- Alignment with the Fedora Strategy:
Upgrade/compatibility impact
Early Testing (Optional)
Do you require 'QA Blueprint' support? N
How To Test
Functionality Test
1. Install required packages:sudo dnf install ibus-speech-to-text
2. Restart IBus using ibus restart command
3. Add Speech To Text in input sources
4. Launch the IBus STT Setup tool from the preferences for a configuration and to download a language model
5. Open a text editor
6. This Input Method can also be enabled and disabled with the default shortcut ("Win + Space") used to switch between IBus Input Methods
User Experience
Users will be able to:
- Dictate text in any application supporting IBus
- Switch between typing and voice input easily
- Manage language models through a modern IBus STT Setup tool
Dependencies
Contingency Plan
- Contingency mechanism: Remove the package
- Contingency deadline: N/A
- Blocks release? N/A
Documentation
Release Notes
ibus-speech-to-text has been added to Fedora
