Copy That Works with Gemini CLI
Voice input · Gemini CLI

Voice input for Gemini CLI.

Gemini CLI has no built-in voice input. With Copy That you press one button on your iPhone or Apple Watch, talk, and the prompt lands in Gemini CLI on your Mac.

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Copy that. Pasted into Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI’s built-in voice today

Gemini CLI doesn’t have native voice input. It exists as proposals and community extensions, each with its own setup.

As of September 2026.

Why Copy That with Gemini CLI
  • No extension to install: Copy That pastes into the terminal like a keyboard would.
  • One button on your phone or watch instead of a hotkey.
  • Works with Gemini CLI and every other tool on your Mac.
  • Transcribed on your Mac with Whisper, so no audio goes to a speech service.
How it works
  1. Push.

    One button on your Apple Watch or iPhone.

  2. Talk.

    Say the prompt, anywhere, on any network.

  3. Paste.

    Your Mac transcribes it and pastes it into Gemini CLI.

Questions
Does Copy That work with Gemini CLI?
Yes. Copy That pastes your transcribed words into whatever app is in front on your Mac, so it works with Gemini CLI with no plugin or setup inside Gemini CLI.
Do my iPhone and Mac need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
No. Recordings go through your own private iCloud, so your phone can be on cellular in a café while your Mac is at home. The Mac just needs to be awake and online.
Where is my voice transcribed?
On your Mac, with Whisper. Audio passes through your own iCloud account and is never sent to a speech-to-text service.
What does it cost?
The iPhone and Mac apps are free. The Apple Watch app is a one-time $4.99. There is no subscription.
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