Own notes: python3 -m venv venv --system-site-packages apt install gir1.2-appindicator3-0.1

Hushboard

Mute your microphone while typing, for Ubuntu. Install from kryogenix.org/code/hushboard/.

Installation

We recommend you install Hushboard through the snap store (see link above)

sudo snap install hushboard

If you're on Arch (btw), there's also an AUR package available for installation:

yay -S hushboard-git

Configuration

Create a configuration file in your .config folder

touch ~/.config/hushboard.cfg

The using your favorite editor start by adding a section at the top, then add the needed configurations e.g.

[Default]
PushKey = 108
ToggleKey = 64
MuteTimeMs = 500

Setting the PushKey or ToggleKey will also enable push to talk instead of type to mute For possible keycodes use e.g. exv

Manual installation

Manual installation or just running the application without installing are described here.

Dependencies

Ensure the following python dependencies are installed:

• pycairo
• PyGObject
• six
• xlib

Running the application

Simply running the application:

python3 -m hushboard

Installing Hushboard

Installing Hushboard to your system:

python3 setup.py install