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Installation Guide

This guide covers everything you need to install and run SlasshyWispr on your Windows system.

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System Requirements

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Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or later
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended for local models)
  • Disk Space:
    • Base installation: ~200 MB
    • Local STT models: 60 MB - 1.6 GB per model
    • Local AI models (Ollama): 2-8 GB per model
  • Microphone: Any working microphone or headset
  • Internet: Required for online mode and initial setup
SlasshyWispr includes hardware detection to recommend appropriate local STT models based on your system capabilities.
For Local STT (Offline Speech-to-Text):
  • CPU: Modern multi-core processor (4+ cores recommended)
  • RAM: 8 GB or more
  • GPU (Optional): NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support for faster processing
For Local AI (Ollama):
  • RAM: 16 GB recommended for larger models
  • GPU (Optional): NVIDIA GPU with 6+ GB VRAM for faster inference

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Supported Local Models

STT Models:
  • Parakeet v3 (478 MB) - Fast, accurate, recommended
  • Parakeet v2 (473 MB) - Previous generation
  • Whisper Large v3 Turbo (1.6 GB) - High accuracy, slower
  • Whisper Medium (492 MB) - Balanced
  • Whisper Small (487 MB) - Fast, lower accuracy
  • Moonshine Base (58 MB) - Tiny, fastest
  • SenseVoice Small (160 MB) - Compact option
AI Models (via Ollama):
  • Any model supported by Ollama (llama3, mistral, phi, etc.)

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Download SlasshyWispr

1

Visit the Releases page

Navigate to the official GitHub Releases page.
2

Download the installer

Under the latest release, find the Assets section and download the Windows installer:
  • Look for .exe or .msi file
  • File name will be similar to: SlasshyWispr-0.1.5-setup.exe
Always download from the official GitHub repository to ensure you get the authentic, unmodified application.

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Install SlasshyWispr

1

Run the installer

Double-click the downloaded installer file to begin installation.
2

Handle security warnings

Windows may display a SmartScreen warning because the app is not yet widely recognized.To proceed:
  1. Click “More info”
  2. Click “Run anyway”
Only bypass this warning if you downloaded the installer from the official GitHub repository.
3

Follow installation wizard

The installer will guide you through:
  • License agreement acceptance
  • Installation location selection (default is recommended)
  • Start Menu shortcut creation
  • Desktop shortcut (optional)
Click Install to begin the installation process.
4

Complete installation

Wait for the installation to complete (usually takes under 1 minute).Once finished, you can choose to launch SlasshyWispr immediately.

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Verify Installation

After installation completes:
1

Launch the application

Open SlasshyWispr from:
  • Start Menu: Search for “SlasshyWispr”
  • Desktop shortcut (if created during installation)
2

Check version

The current version (e.g., 0.1.5) should be visible in the app interface or in Settings > Update and Security.
3

Test microphone access

Navigate to Settings > General and verify your microphone appears in the device list.If your microphone is not detected, check Windows microphone permissions.
On first launch, Windows Firewall may prompt you to allow network access. Grant access if you plan to use online models or check for updates.

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Post-Installation Setup

After verifying installation, proceed with initial configuration:
  1. Choose Runtime Modes: Navigate to Settings > Models to select Online, Offline, or Hybrid mode
  2. Configure API Keys (if using online mode)
  3. Download Local Models (if using offline mode)
  4. Set Hotkeys: Configure your preferred keyboard shortcuts in Settings > General
See the Quickstart Guide for detailed setup instructions.

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Updates

SlasshyWispr provides two methods for updating:
1

Check for updates

Navigate to Settings > Update and Security.SlasshyWispr will check for available updates from the GitHub releases.
2

Review release notes

If an update is available, you’ll see:
  • Latest version number
  • Release notes and changelog
  • Published date
3

Install update

Click Install Update to download and install the latest version.The app will download the installer and guide you through the update process.

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Manual Updates

Alternatively, you can update manually:
  1. Visit the Releases page
  2. Download the latest installer
  3. Run the installer (it will upgrade your existing installation)
  4. Your settings and data will be preserved
Manual updates require administrator privileges. Close SlasshyWispr before running the new installer.

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Uninstall

To remove SlasshyWispr from your system:
  1. Open Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps
  2. Find SlasshyWispr in the list
  3. Click the three-dot menu and select Uninstall
  4. Follow the uninstall wizard
Uninstalling removes the application but may preserve settings in your user directory. To completely remove all data, manually delete the SlasshyWispr folder from %APPDATA%.

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Troubleshooting Installation

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Installer won’t run

  • Ensure you have administrator privileges
  • Temporarily disable antivirus software
  • Verify the downloaded file is not corrupted (re-download if necessary)

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Application won’t launch

  • Check Windows Event Viewer for error logs
  • Ensure .NET runtime is installed (usually bundled with Windows 10+)
  • Try reinstalling the application

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Microphone not detected

  • Check Windows microphone permissions: Settings > Privacy > Microphone
  • Ensure your microphone is set as the default recording device
  • Restart SlasshyWispr after connecting a new microphone

Quickstart Guide

Complete your first dictation and configure basic settings.

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