I would like to propose a feature enhancement for the Mac version of SuperWhisper that allows users to interact seamlessly with highlighted text, combining it with dictated audio input to produce context-aware outputs. This feature would significantly streamline workflows, especially for tasks like composing email replies or editing documents.

Proposed Feature:

Introduce a context menu option accessible via right-click when text is highlighted. This option, along with a user-defined shortcut key, would allow SuperWhisper to:

1. Capture Highlighted Text as Context Input:

• The highlighted text will be captured and treated as the initial input for processing.

2. Combine Input with Dictation:

• Once the text is captured, the user can dictate additional instructions or content.

• SuperWhisper will process the highlighted text and the dictated input together using a specified model or set of custom directions to generate an appropriate output.

3. Output Handling:

• The resulting output will be automatically placed at the cursor’s location in the active application.

• The processed output will also be copied to the clipboard, maintaining existing functionality for convenience.

Example Use Case:

A user is responding to an email:

• The user highlights the email content and uses the context menu option (or shortcut) to capture it.

• The user then dictates their intended reply (e.g., “Thank them for their inquiry, confirm our availability, and request additional details”).

• SuperWhisper processes the highlighted email text and the dictated instructions, generating a reply that aligns with the context and tone of the original email.

• The reply is automatically inserted where the cursor is located and also copied to the clipboard for additional use.

Benefits:

• Enhances the usability of SuperWhisper for text-heavy tasks.

• Provides seamless integration with existing workflows on Mac.

• Saves time by automating the combination of contextual input and dictation into structured outputs.

• Increases the versatility of SuperWhisper by supporting customized models and directions.

Technical Considerations:

• Allow users to customize the context menu option’s label and the shortcut key for activating this feature.

• Ensure compatibility with common Mac applications, especially email clients, word processors, and browsers.

• Provide an option to toggle this feature on/off in SuperWhisper’s settings for those who prefer simpler functionality.

This feature would greatly expand SuperWhisper’s functionality, making it an even more powerful tool for professionals and everyday users alike. Thank you for considering this request!