[BUG] Left Command key triggers voice detection despite Option Right being configured
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- #711 by @shivanshsen7 — closed without merging
Assessment
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- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100
Research direction
Start with the shortcut setting and the keyboard-event handling path that triggers voice detection; compare how the configured Option Right key and Left Command are recognized. Reproduce the reported behavior with Left Command and a standard Cmd shortcut, then verify that only the configured key triggers voice detection. Check the linked pull request (#711) for prior investigation before starting.
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Description
Describe the bug
The left Command key (Cmd) systematically activates voice detection/dictation, even though it is not configured in the settings.
My default shortcut for speech detection is set to Option Right. However, pressing the Left Command key triggers the speech recognition as well.
This completely breaks normal workflow on macOS. Since the Command key is essential for basic OS and application shortcuts (Cmd + C, Cmd + V, Cmd + Z, Cmd + Tab, Cmd + W, etc.), every single standard system shortcut inadvertently launches the dictation feature.
Because of this, the app is currently unusable for daily work.
Reproduction steps
- Open Fluid Voice settings and ensure the shortcut trigger is set to Option Right (or any key other than Left Command).
- Press the Left Command key on the keyboard (or use any shortcut involving it, like Cmd + C).
- Observe that voice detection/speech recognition is triggered.
Expected behavior
Only the shortcut configured in the settings (Option Right) should trigger voice detection. The Left Command key should be completely ignored by Fluid Voice unless explicitly mapped.
Actual behavior
The left Command key (Cmd) systematically activates voice detection/dictation, even though it is not configured in the settings.
App Version
1.6.5
macOS Version
maxOS 26.5.2
Architecture
Apple Silicon
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