AudioCode is a VS Code extension that allows you to write Python code using voice commands. Simply speak your instructions, and the extension will generate the corresponding Python code in your editor. Perfect for accessibility and hands-free coding! You can even specify the line number by saying "On line (line number)... (rest of command)".
Installation
With Keyboard Access
Open VS Code
Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "AudioCode"
Click Install
Without Keyboard Access
Use your operating system's built-in screen reader and voice control:
On Windows: Use Windows Speech Recognition
On macOS: Use Voice Control
On Linux: Use your preferred screen reader
Use voice commands to navigate to your desired file:
On Windows: "Open VS Code" then "Open file [filename]"
On macOS: "Open VS Code" then "Open [filename]"
Use your screen reader to navigate to the command palette:
On Windows: "Press Control Shift P"
On macOS: "Press Command Shift P"
Say "Record Audio" to start the recording interface
The browser will open automatically with a microphone recording page
Your screen reader will announce "Microphone Recording" as the page title
The page will automatically focus on the "Start recording from microphone" button
To start recording:
On Windows: Say "Click Start recording from microphone" or "Press Start recording from microphone"
On macOS: Say "Click Start recording from microphone" or "Press Start recording from microphone"
Your screen reader will announce "Recording in progress..."
The focus will automatically move to the "Stop recording and send audio" button
Speak your code command
Speak clearly and naturally
Keep commands simple and concise
Wait for the "Recording in progress..." status
To stop recording and send your command:
On Windows: Say "Click Stop recording and send audio" or "Press Stop recording and send audio"
On macOS: Say "Click Stop recording and send audio" or "Press Stop recording and send audio"
Your screen reader will announce "Processing recording..."
Then "Uploading recording..."
Finally "Recording uploaded successfully!"
The focus will return to the "Start recording from microphone" button
For multiple commands:
The browser window stays open
Simply say "Click Start recording from microphone" again
Repeat steps 6-7 for each command
The status messages will guide you through each step
To end your session:
Say "Stop Listening" in VS Code
On Windows: Say "Close window" or "Close tab"
On macOS: Say "Close window" or "Close tab"
Your screen reader will confirm the window closing
Example Commands
Here are some example voice commands you can try:
Basic Variable Creation
"Create an empty list called results"
"Make a dictionary called person with keys name and age"
"Create a set called primes containing 2, 3, and 5"
"Create a string variable called greeting and set it to hello world"
Functions
"Write a function called divide that takes parameters x and y and returns x divided by y"
"Write a function named print_welcome that accepts a name and prints welcome plus the name"
"Write a function called is_positive that checks if a number is greater than zero and returns true or false"
Control Flow
"Write an if-else block that checks if temperature is above 30. If it is, print hot. Otherwise, print cold"
"Write a for loop that prints numbers from 5 to 10"
"Create a while loop that runs while counter is less than 5. Inside the loop, increase counter by 2"
Data Structures
"Initialize a deque named history with no elements"
"Create a Counter object based on a list named votes"
"Make a default dictionary called scores with int as default value"
Tips for Best Results
Keep Commands Simple: Break down complex operations into simpler commands
Speak Clearly: Enunciate your words clearly for better transcription
Use Natural Language: Speak as you would write the code, but in plain English
One Command at a Time: Wait for each command to be processed before giving the next one
Check Generated Code: Use your screen reader to review the generated code
Practice Voice Commands: Familiarize yourself with your OS's voice control commands
Use Screen Reader: Enable your screen reader to navigate VS Code effectively
Requirements
VS Code 1.99.0 or higher
A working microphone
Internet connection (for audio processing)
Screen reader (recommended for voice-only navigation)
Known Issues
The extension requires an internet connection to process audio
Complex or very long commands may not be processed correctly
Background noise may affect transcription quality
Some screen readers may need additional configuration for optimal VS Code navigation
Deletion of code is currently not supported, but is planned in the near future.
