Quick Start Guide

  1. Install UmmLike from the Mac App Store
  2. Allow microphone access when prompted
  3. Click the UmmLike icon in your menu bar to begin
  4. Start speaking – we’ll notify you when we detect filler words

Frequently Asked Questions

Privacy & Security

Q: Is my voice data secure? A: Yes! UmmLike processes everything locally on your Mac. We never store or transmit any recordings of your voice.

Q: Do you need internet access? A: No. UmmLike works completely offline. Your voice never leaves your device.

Setup & Usage

Q: How do I grant microphone access? A: When you first launch UmmLike, macOS will ask for microphone permission. You can also enable this in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone.

Q: Can I customize which words are tracked? A: Yes! Click the menu bar icon and select “Settings” to add or remove words from your tracking list.

Q: Does UmmLike start automatically? A: You can enable auto-start in Settings. When enabled, UmmLike will begin coaching whenever your microphone is active.

Troubleshooting

Q: UmmLike isn’t detecting my voice

  1. Check if your microphone is working in System Preferences
  2. Ensure UmmLike has microphone permission
  3. Try selecting a different input device in System Preferences

Q: I’m not receiving notifications

  1. Check if notifications are enabled in System Preferences
  2. Ensure UmmLike has notification permission
  3. Try toggling the app off and on using the menu bar icon

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