The short answer: Smart Insert remembers where your cursor was and automatically inserts the transcribed text there, eliminating copy-paste.
How It Works
- Click in any text field (email, chat, document, code editor)
- Press Ctrl+Alt+R (Windows/Linux) or ⌃+⌥+R (Mac)
- Speak your text
- Press the hotkey again to stop
- Text appears exactly where your cursor was
AICHE remembers the window and cursor position. After processing, it returns to that exact spot and inserts the text automatically.
Setup Requirements
macOS: Grant Accessibility permission in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
Windows: May need to run as Administrator for the first launch
Linux: Works best on X11. Wayland users may need XWayland.
Text Insertion Methods
Short text (under 50 words): Simulates typing character by character. Triggers auto-save in editors.
Long text (over 50 words): Uses clipboard for speed. Pastes entire block at once.
Auto-Enter option: Enable in settings to automatically press Enter after insertion. Useful for chat apps.
Compatible Applications
Works with any standard text field:
- Text editors (Notepad, TextEdit, Sublime, Vim)
- Office apps (Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice)
- Email (Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird)
- Chat (Slack, Discord, Teams)
- Code editors (VS Code, Cursor, IntelliJ)
- Browsers (any text field on any website)
Doesn't work with: Password fields (security), system dialogs, games.
Common Issues
Text appears in wrong place: You switched windows after recording started. Keep the original window active while recording.
No text inserted: Missing permissions. Check Accessibility settings (Mac) or run as Administrator (Windows).
Slow insertion: System under load. AICHE automatically switches to faster clipboard method.
Heads-up: Some corporate security software blocks Smart Insert. Check with IT if it doesn't work in your environment.
The pro-tip: Smart Insert is enabled by default. If you prefer manual paste, toggle it off in Settings.
Result: Eliminate 8–12 seconds of window switching and pasting per recording.
Do this now: Open any text editor, click inside, press your hotkey, say "Smart Insert test," and watch it appear at your cursor.