listen-once

Capture a single voice input and return a text-only transcription.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dimi82/claude-playground-explorer --skill listen-once
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: listen-once
Source: https://github.com/Dimi82/claude-playground-explorer/tree/main/listen-once
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dimi82/claude-playground-explorer --skill listen-once

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture a single voice input and respond with text only, enabling quick commands without spoken feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-shot voice capture: capture one spoken input and return a text transcription.
  • Text-only responses: no speech output; ideal for hands-free or quiet environments.
  • Use Case: Accept a single command or question and receive a plain-text answer.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to listen once and return the transcription as text.

Frequently Asked Questions about listen-once

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a single voice input and get a text-only transcription?

To capture a single voice input and receive a text transcription, the Skill invokes the voice converse tool once to listen for your speech, skips text-to-speech output, and returns the transcription as plain text. This provides a one-shot voice capture with no spoken feedback.

Can I use single-shot speech-to-text in a quiet environment without audio playback?

Yes, single-shot speech-to-text is designed for quiet environments by disabling text-to-speech playback entirely. The Skill captures your spoken input once and returns the transcript strictly as text, ensuring no audible response is generated.

What's the best way to accept one voice command and receive a plain-text answer?

The best way to accept one voice command and get a plain-text answer is using a single-shot voice capture mechanism. It displays a listening prompt, records your speech, transcribes it, and returns the text output without initiating a continuous conversation.

Does the single-shot voice capture support follow-up questions or continuous conversation?

No, single-shot voice capture does not support follow-up questions or continuous conversation. It calls the converse tool exactly once to listen for a single response and immediately returns the text transcription, terminating the interaction without spoken feedback.

Why does my voice transcription return as text instead of spoken audio?

Your voice transcription returns as text instead of spoken audio because the Skill explicitly skips text-to-speech processing. It captures a single voice input and routes the speech-to-text transcription directly as a text-only response for quick, silent reading.