Zero-Cost Voice Captures Across Portal & WhatsApp

How Dori processes voice notes locally at 0 API token cost using Whisper, and how to use voice for meeting debriefs, decision tracking, and task creation.

Speaking is 4x faster than typing. Dori turns raw voice memos into structured vault memory, project tasks, and decision tracking—processed 100% locally on your Mac at $0 API token cost.

1. Zero-Cost, On-Device Transcription

Most AI apps send your audio files to cloud APIs (like OpenAI Whisper API), charging per minute and transmitting raw voice files across the internet.

Dori does the opposite:

• Embedded whisper.cpp Model: Transcribes audio files directly on your Mac using native CPU and Apple Silicon GPU cores.
• $0 API Token Spend: Transcription is completely local—saving you money on every voice note.
• 100% Private: Your raw voice recordings never leave your machine.

2. Multi-Channel Voice Entry Points

Dori listens wherever you are:

A. System-Wide Hotkey (⌘ + Shift + V)

Press ⌘+Shift+V anywhere on macOS to open the Floating Action Bar in voice mode. Speak your thought, hit stop, and Dori immediately transcribes and files it into your active project context.

B. WhatsApp Voice Notes

When you’re walking between meetings or driving, send or forward a voice memo to Dori’s WhatsApp channel. Dori decrypts the audio locally, transcribes it via Whisper, and links it to your vault.

C. Dori Desktop Portal Recorder

Click the microphone icon inside any Dori Portal thread or document pane to record inline audio notes.

3. High-Value Functions Handled by Voice

Voice notes in Dori aren’t just converted to raw text—the engine extracts actionable intent:

1. 30-Second Post-Meeting Debriefs

Immediately after stepping out of a meeting, record a 30-second voice note summarizing key outcomes. Dori automatically links the debrief to the meeting record, tags participants, and updates project status.

2. Decision & Commitment Tracking

Say: “Promised Alex I would send over the revised pricing deck by Thursday morning.”
Dori extracts the commitment, creates a tracked work item, and sets a reminder.

3. Unstructured Brain Dumps & Journaling

Dictate raw, rambling thoughts about a new strategy or project. Dori’s structuring engine categorizes the ideas, extracts key takeaways, and updates your project vault.

4. Verbal Second Opinions & Pitch Critiques

Speak a rough email response or pitch idea out loud. Ask Dori: “Critique this response before I hit send.” Dori evaluates your tone, identifies potential miscommunications, and suggests refinements.

Related Guides

• The Floating Action Bar — system-wide hotkeys and quick capture HUD.
• Voice & WhatsApp Feature — connecting Dori to WhatsApp.
• Never Lose Commitments — decision tracking workflows.