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.

1. 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.

2. 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 Creem payment receipt is not the key.

3. Step 3

   Download and install

   Download the latest build, open the zip, and move Vochestra to Applications. Open it from Applications so Gatekeeper can verify the Developer ID signature.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.