Developer Builds Voice-Controlled AI Coding Tool to Work While Walking Outside

Software developer Benoit Hirbec created Squad33, a macOS app that lets users control AI coding agents entirely by voice, after chronic back pain in March 2026 forced him to find an alternative to desk-based work. The tool uses Whisper for transcription on a Mac, routing spoken instructions to Claude Code or Opencode, with responses read aloud through earbuds on a paired phone. This setup allows Hirbec to dictate tasks during outdoor walks, with AI agents handling development work in parallel git worktrees while he moves on to the next feature. He reports that listening to agent output is less mentally draining than reading it at a screen, and that voice input removes the keyboard fatigue that often limits detail in written prompts. Squad33 is currently available as a free macOS beta and works with existing Claude Code or Opencode subscriptions rather than providing its own model access.