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talon · v0.4.0
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Enables you to control your computer with voice, eye tracking, or noises
brew install --cask talon Note: Installing talon means you have AGREED to the license at:
https://talonvoice.com/EULA.txt
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Talon is a unique app that allows users to control their computer using voice commands, eye tracking, or even noises. It offers scriptable voice and gaze input, making it ideal for developers, accessibility users, and those who need hands-free operation.
Enables control of the computer through voice, eye tracking, or noises.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with some open issues, suggesting it is functional but not yet polished.
Community: Hacker News mentions highlight positive reception, particularly for its hands-free input capabilities. No discussion on Reddit.
Pros
- + Scriptable voice and gaze input
- + Unique combination of control methods
- + Customizable for various use cases
Cons
- - Outdated installation instructions
- - Low version number indicating early development
Community Mentions
hackernews
Jul 2022 Talon – Powerful hands-free input
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Nov 2020 Talon – scriptable voice/gaze input
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Jan 2020 This Babushka Has Talons
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown