Mutee: The Volume Whisperer

Welcome to Mutee, the application that listens to your voice and adjusts your audio levels like a personal DJ who’s had one too many cups of coffee! Tired of shouting at your computer to lower the volume? Well, now you can just say a few magic words, and voilà! Your wish is Mutee's command.

Features

• Voice-Activated Volume Control: Just say the trigger phrases, and watch your apps' volumes drop faster than your motivation on a Monday morning.
• Silence Detection: Mutee knows when you’re not talking but sometimes mixes it up with mouse clicks.
• Multi-Platform Support: Whether you’re on Windows or Linux, Mutee has got your back (sorry, macOS users, you’re on your own).

Installation Instructions

For Windows Users

1. Install Python: Make sure you have Python installed. If you don’t, go to python.org and download the latest version. Remember to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH" during installation. Otherwise, you’ll be lost in the land of command prompts.

2. Clone the Repository: Open your command prompt (you can search for cmd in the Start menu) and run:

   git clone https://github.com/b3ska/mutee.git
   

   (or just download the ZIP file if you prefer the old-school way.)

3. Navigate to the Project Directory: Change your directory to the cloned repository:

   cd mutee
   

4. Create a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended): This keeps your project dependencies organized. Run:

   python -m venv venv
   

   Then activate it:

   venv\Scripts\activate
   

5. Install Dependencies and FFmpeg: Now, it’s time to install the required packages. Run:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   winget install "FFmpeg (Essentials Build)"
   

6. Run the Application: Finally, you can start Mutee by running:

   python -m __main__
   

   Now, start talking to your computer like it’s your best friend!

Usage

• Trigger Phrases: Use phrases like "звука бы", "тих тих тих", or "шумно" to lower the volume of specified applications.
• Reverse Trigger Phrases: If you want to revert the volume changes, just say "неважно" or "всё нормально".

Troubleshooting

• If Mutee doesn’t respond, make sure your microphone is working. You might be talking to yourself again.
• Check the console for any error messages. They might be more helpful than your last therapist.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.