Voice to Text for Bluesky
You found your community on Bluesky. The conversations are thoughtful, the vibes are good, and you actually want to engage. But typing out every post and reply slows you down. Blurt lets you compose Bluesky content by speaking. Hold a button, say what you're thinking, release. Your words appear as text in the compose box. Threads flow naturally. Replies land before the conversation moves on. Your presence on Bluesky matches your enthusiasm for being there.
The Typing Problem
Great conversations happen faster than you can type
Bluesky moves at the speed of thought. A post sparks a discussion, people pile in with insights, and suddenly there's a thread worth joining. You have something to add. But you're typing while everyone else is already three replies deep. By the time you finish crafting your response, the window has closed. The conversation moved to a new thread. Your contribution arrives too late to matter.
Building threads feels like work instead of flow
You have a nuanced take that needs more than 300 characters. A proper thread. The kind of multi-post breakdown that Bluesky does well. But composing each post means stopping, typing, posting, starting again. The flow of your argument fragments across the mechanics of posting. By post four, you've lost the momentum of your original thought. The thread reads choppy because it was written choppy.
Replies deserve more than you have time to type
Someone posts something interesting and you want to engage meaningfully. Not just a like — an actual response that adds to the conversation. But a thoughtful reply means a minute of typing. Multiply that across ten posts worth responding to, and your hands are tired before you've finished your first cup of coffee. You end up liking instead of replying. Your voice stays silent when it should be heard.
Your best posts come when you can't type
Walking the dog. Making dinner. Commuting. That's when the good posts occur to you. Observations worth sharing. Takes worth taking. But your hands are occupied and typing isn't practical. By the time you're at a keyboard, the thought has faded. You stare at the compose box trying to remember what felt so worth posting ten minutes ago.
Cross-posting across feeds multiplies the typing burden
You want to share something across multiple custom feeds or with different framing for different audiences. Each version requires typing. Each version drains a little more energy. So you post once and call it done, even though you know a slightly different version would resonate better in that other community. The marginal effort of typing limits how much value you can create.
How It Works
Blurt works anywhere Bluesky runs on your Mac — the official web app at bsky.app, deck.blue, or any third-party client in a browser.
Put your cursor in the compose box
Click into any Bluesky text field — new post, reply, thread continuation. Anywhere you'd normally type.
Hold your hotkey and speak
Press your chosen shortcut and say what's on your mind. Speak naturally — Blurt handles punctuation and understands your pacing.
Release and post
Your words appear as text instantly. Edit if needed, then hit post. A thread that would take 10 minutes to type takes 90 seconds.
Real Scenarios
Jumping into conversations while they're still active
A post is getting engagement and a real discussion is forming. You have context to add — something from your experience that's directly relevant. Cursor in the reply field, hold your hotkey: 'I actually dealt with this exact situation last year. What worked for us was starting with the smallest possible scope and expanding only when we had real data.' Your insight lands while people are still in the thread. You're part of the conversation, not a late arrival.
Building threads that maintain your train of thought
You want to break down a complex topic across multiple posts. The kind of thread that Bluesky rewards. Compose the first post by voice, post it, click to continue the thread, and keep talking: 'Part two: now here's where it gets interesting...' The thread builds at the pace of your thinking. Your argument stays coherent because you're not interrupted by the mechanics of typing.
Capturing observations in the moment
You're reading something, watching something, experiencing something — and a thought worth sharing crystallizes. Don't let it dissolve while you context-switch to typing. Cursor in compose, hold hotkey, speak: 'Just realized that every productivity app eventually becomes a note-taking app. It's like a law of software nature.' The observation captured exactly as it occurred to you.
Engaging with your feed without draining your energy
You're scrolling through your Bluesky feed and there are several posts worth responding to. Reply to one, voice your thought, post. Scroll, reply to another, voice that thought, post. You can engage meaningfully with a dozen posts in the time typing would allow for three. Your presence in the community scales without your effort scaling proportionally.
Adding context to quote posts
Someone shared something that deserves amplification plus your perspective. Not just a boost — a real addition. Hold your hotkey: 'This is underselling it. I've been following this for months and what they're not mentioning is the regulatory angle that makes this way more significant.' Your quote post adds genuine value. The original poster gets meaningful engagement instead of empty reshares.
Responding to replies on your own posts
Your post got traction and now people are responding. Each reply deserves a real response — that's what builds community. But typing individual responses to twenty people feels exhausting. Voice each reply: 'Great point — I hadn't considered the accessibility angle. That actually changes my take on the second half.' Genuine engagement at sustainable pace.
Participating in starter packs and community discussions
You joined a starter pack and want to establish yourself in that community. The introductions thread is active. Hold your hotkey: 'Hey everyone — I'm a product designer who's been in the industry for about eight years. Mostly worked on B2B tools but recently got into consumer products. Looking forward to connecting with other designers here.' Community presence established in ten seconds.
Why Bluesky users choose Blurt over built-in dictation
| Blurt | macOS Dictation | |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Single hotkey, instant start | Double-tap Function key or click microphone icon |
| Speed | Text appears in under 500ms | 2-3 second delay before transcription starts |
| Reliability | Consistent accuracy, doesn't randomly stop listening | Often stops mid-sentence or mishears common words |
| Web app compatibility | Works seamlessly in bsky.app and all web clients | Inconsistent behavior in browser text fields |
| Discretion | Silent activation, no system sounds | Audible beeps can interrupt your environment |
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