Claude Code adds voice input with push-to-talk functionality

Voice input now available in Claude Code

Anthropic has begun rolling out voice mode for Claude Code, their AI coding assistant. The feature is currently live for about 5% of users, with broader availability planned over the coming weeks.

How voice mode works

The implementation uses a push-to-talk model:

• Hold the spacebar to activate voice input
• Speak your prompt or code
• Release spacebar to stop recording

Voice transcripts appear at your current cursor position in the editor. You can type part of a prompt, use voice for the middle section, then continue typing—the system doesn't overwrite existing text.

Access and pricing details

• Available to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plan users
• Rolling out gradually (currently ~5% of users)
• No additional cost for voice mode usage
• Tokens used for voice transcription don't count against rate limits

Users will see a notification on the welcome screen when they gain access. Once available, you can toggle voice mode on with /voice command.