Cursor is writing-heavy: prompts, explanations, and summaries. That’s exactly where dictation shines. On macOS, you can dictate anywhere you can place a text cursor.
Option A: Use built-in macOS Dictation
- Open System Settings → Keyboard → Dictation → On.
- In Cursor, click into any input field (chat/prompt, editor comment, commit message).
- Start Dictation (shortcut often Fn twice), speak, then stop.
Option B: Use Voice Type (fastest for 'vibe coding')
- Install Voice Type from the Mac App Store.
- Set a hold‑to‑dictate hotkey.
- Use it for prompts and specs: speak → release → text inserts where your cursor is.
The goal isn’t “voice code.” It’s voice for the parts that are prose: requirements, acceptance criteria, and the explanation you want the model to follow.
What to dictate in Cursor (high leverage)
- Feature requirements (what should happen, edge cases)
- Acceptance criteria checklists
- Bug reproduction steps
- PR descriptions and review comments
Troubleshooting (mic permissions)
- System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → allow Cursor (and Voice Type if you use it).
- Dictation not working on Mac (checklist)