What permissions does Zahvox need?

Microphone (required) and clipboard write (for the Copy button).

How do I see current permissions?

Browser site settings → the site → permissions list.

Can I use Zahvox without allowing the microphone?

No — capture requires the microphone. You can still paste and edit text without it.

Does the planned extension need more permissions?

Yes — page access on the sites where you use it. Details will ship with the extension.

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Browser permissions

Browser permissions are the fine-grained controls your browser gives you to decide what a website can access — microphone, notifications, clipboard, location, camera, and more.

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Definition

Browser permissions are per-origin permissions managed by the browser that determine which capabilities a website can use. Common permissions include microphone, camera, notifications, geolocation, clipboard read, and persistent storage.

In plain language

The list of things the browser asks a website to prove it should be allowed to do.

Why it matters

Permissions are your first line of defense as a user. For voice-to-writing, understanding microphone and clipboard permissions is enough to be safe with most tools.

How this relates to Zahvox

Zahvox requests microphone permission (to hear you) and uses clipboard write (for the Copy button). Nothing else. No camera, no notifications, no location.

Status: Available today in the free Zahvox web tool.

Example

First visit: 'Allow microphone.' You allow. Click Copy: no extra prompt on most browsers, because clipboard write is triggered by your click.

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