Setup guide
From download to first command
Vochestra is a voice command layer for supported Mac, browser, and coding-agent workflows. It is not Siri, and it does not include AI usage or agent subscriptions.
Step 1
Confirm your Mac
You need an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. Intel Macs and older macOS versions cannot run current builds.
Step 2
Get a license key
Buy a plan, or wait for an approved trial email. The key arrives at the checkout or invite address after we issue it. A Paddle payment receipt is not the key.
Step 3
Download and install
Download Vochestra and open the disk image in Finder, then drag Vochestra into Applications. For an older ZIP download, open the archive and move the app into Applications. Launch it from Applications so Gatekeeper can verify the Developer ID signature.
Step 4
Activate
On the activation screen, enter the same email the key was sent to and the VOCH- key. The app unlocks on this Mac. Repeat on any extra Macs included with your plan.
Step 5
Connect a Google Gemini API key
Onboarding will not continue without a working Gemini key. Create one in Google AI Studio, paste it, and let Vochestra check it. Google bills any usage on that key.
Step 6
Grant permissions
Microphone is required. Screen Recording, Accessibility, Speech Recognition, and Music control unlock the matching features. You can finish later, but voice needs the microphone.
Step 7
Say the first command
Press ⌥Space (or your chosen hotkey) and try: “Open a Claude terminal and ask it to explain this repo.” The agent must already be installed if you want that workflow.
Stuck? Email info@vochestra.app from the address you bought or applied with.