This guide covers a more advanced workflow that requires basic understanding of AI prompting and Superwhisper’s features. If you’re new to Superwhisper, start with the built-in modes first.

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Overview

Built-in modes are regularly updated based on user feedback to cover common use cases. To customize a built-in mode, you will essentially need to copy its AI instructions to create a new Custom Mode with this. While your customized version won’t receive AI instruction updates when enhancements are published for the original mode, it’s still a great way to create something tailored to your needs without starting from scratch.

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Step-by-Step

1

Create a Test Recording

  1. Create a new mode using the built-in mode you want to customize
  2. Make a quick test recording (a simple “This is a test” works fine)
  3. Let it process through AI
2

Access the Original Instructions

  1. Open the History tab
  2. Find your test recording
  3. Look for the prompt box in the bottom right sidebar
  4. Select and copy all text
  5. Paste into a text editor for better visibility
Superwhisper history tab interface accessing prompt
3

Extract What You Need

  1. Find the Instructions title
  2. Copy the content in this section without including User Message
  3. If present, note any examples of correct or incorrect behavior
4

Create Your Custom Version

  1. Create a new Custom Mode
  2. Paste the copied instructions
  3. Add any examples from the original mode
  4. Make your desired adjustments
Not sure what to customize? From context awareness to capturing system audio, check out Custom Mode to explore all the powerful features you can add to your workflow.