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Speed Up Development Using Desktop Voice Dictation and /voice Commands

Use voice commands to dictate code and logic flows hands-free.

Trigger the /voice command or use desktop voice dictation to input requirements and generate code through speech rather than typing.

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The Scenario

You are in the middle of a deep thinking session and want to draft a complex function or system architecture without breaking your flow by typing.

Before & after

The old way

Drafting a complex logic flow or a multi-function class from scratch via manual typing usually takes 10–15 minutes.

With AI

Speaking the logic into Qwen Code takes about 30–60 seconds, which the AI then converts into structured code blocks instantly.

The Prompt

/voice [START_SPEAKING_YOUR_LOGIC_AND_REQUIREMENTS]

Qwen Code includes a /voice command that enables desktop voice dictation, allowing for a more ergonomic 'think aloud' coding experience.

Source

Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs
"desktop voice dictation... /voice lets you speak instead of type"