maui-speech-to-text

Integrate on-device speech-to-text into .NET MAUI apps with CommunityToolkit.Maui.

163|17|Updated Feb 12, 2026

Search Tags:#accessibility #microphone #maui #speech to text #voice input #community toolkit

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npx skills add https://github.com/davidortinau/maui-skills --skill maui-speech-to-text

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Skill: maui-speech-to-text
Source: https://github.com/davidortinau/maui-skills/tree/main/plugins/maui-skills/skills/maui-speech-to-text
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidortinau/maui-skills --skill maui-speech-to-text

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the integration of speech-to-text functionality into .NET MAUI applications, allowing users to input text via voice commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

Voice Input: Convert spoken language into text within your MAUI app.
Microphone Permissions: Handles the necessary platform-specific permissions for microphone and speech recognition.
Real-time Transcription: Provides partial results as the user speaks for a more responsive experience.
Use Case: Implement a hands-free note-taking feature in a MAUI app, allowing users to dictate their thoughts directly into a text field.

Quick Start

Request microphone and speech permissions, then start listening for voice input.

Frequently Asked Questions about maui-speech-to-text

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I add speech to text voice input in a .NET MAUI app?▼

To add speech to text in .NET MAUI, integrate the CommunityToolkit.Maui library to convert spoken language into text. This Skill handles voice input and speech recognition for hands-free text entry across various UI patterns.

Do I need to handle microphone permissions for MAUI speech recognition?▼

Yes, MAUI speech recognition requires microphone permissions. This Skill manages the necessary platform-specific permissions for microphone access and speech recognition to ensure voice input functions correctly on the device.

Can I get real-time transcription partial results as the user speaks in MAUI?▼

Yes, this Skill provides real-time transcription partial results as the user speaks. This delivers a more responsive voice input experience by streaming speech recognition feedback directly into your MAUI application.

What is the best way to implement hands-free note-taking with voice in MAUI?▼

The best way to implement hands-free note-taking in MAUI is using this Skill to dictate thoughts directly into a text field. It leverages on-device speech-to-text capabilities to produce normalized natural language text from spoken input.

Does this speech to text Skill work on-device without internet dependencies?▼

Yes, this Skill integrates on-device speech-to-text capabilities into .NET MAUI applications using the CommunityToolkit.Maui library. It operates locally to provide voice input and speech recognition features without requiring external network dependencies.