I'm a non-technical person who likes to tinker with tools. I vibecoded this as a fun weekend project, but it ended up being so useful that I now use it every day. I'm sharing it in case it's useful for you too.

What is it?

Typingkilla is a simple Chrome browser extension that turns your voice into text. Just click on any text box on any website, press the microphone button, and start talking. It's a fast and easy way to write emails, fill out forms, or take

notes without typing.

It uses Deepgram for fast and accurate transcription and has an optional feature to improve your text using Groq's AI.

There are other powerful, paid tools out there like Wispr Flow. Typingkilla is a more lightweight and straightforward alternative for daily use.

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How to Install and Set Up

Step 1: Install the Extension

1. After purchase, download the files and unzip the folder.

2. In your Chrome browser, type chrome://extensions in the address bar and press Enter.

3. In the top-right corner, turn on the "Developer mode" switch.

4. Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears on the left.

5. Select the unzipped typingkilla folder you just downloaded. The extension will now appear in your list.

Step 2: Add Your API Keys

The extension needs at least one free API key to work.

* Deepgram API Key (Required for Voice-to-Text):

1. Sign up for a free account at console.deepgram.com (you get $200 in free credits).

2. In your Deepgram account, go to the "API Keys" section and create a new key.

3. Copy the key.

4. Click the Typingkilla icon in your Chrome toolbar and paste the key into the "Deepgram API Key" box.

* Groq API Key (Optional - for AI Text Improvement):

1. Sign up for a free account at console.groq.com.

2. Go to the "API Keys" section and create a new key.

3. Copy the key.

4. Paste it into the "Groq API Key" box in the Typingkilla popup.

Finally, click Save in the Typingkilla popup. The extension is now ready to use.