Voice Mode

# Voice Mode Install Script Robustness Analysis ## Problem Summary The original install.sh script had critical reliability issues when invoking voice-mode CLI commands after MCP configuration: 1. **Inconsistent Command Detection**: Mixed logic trying both `voice-mode` and `uvx voice-mode` 2. **PATH Issues**: UV/UVX installation didn't guarantee immediate availability 3. **No Verification**: No check that voice-mode actually works after MCP setup 4. **Fragile Tests**: `uvx voice-mode --help` might work while actual commands fail 5. **Error Handling**: Poor error reporting and recovery guidance ## Robust Solution Implemented ### 1. Consistent Command Strategy ```bash check_voice_mode_cli() { # Always prefer uvx approach for consistency # This matches exactly how the MCP server is configured if command -v uvx >/dev/null 2>&1; then if timeout 30 uvx voice-mode --version >/dev/null 2>&1; then echo "uvx voice-mode" return 0 fi fi return 1 } ``` **Key Improvements:** - **Always use `uvx voice-mode`** - matches MCP configuration exactly - **Test with `--version`** - lightweight command that doesn't require full init - **Timeout protection** - prevents hanging on network issues - **Clear failure cases** - explicit error reporting ### 2. Enhanced PATH Management ```bash install_uvx() { # Install UV curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH" # Immediate verification if ! command -v uvx >/dev/null 2>&1; then print_error "UV/UVX installation failed - command not found" return 1 fi # Functional test if ! uvx --version >/dev/null 2>&1; then print_error "UV/UVX installation failed - command not working" return 1 fi } ``` **Key Improvements:** - **Immediate verification** after installation - **Functional testing** to ensure uvx actually works - **PATH export** for current session - **Clear error messages** for debugging ### 3. Post-MCP Verification ```bash verify_voice_mode_after_mcp() { print_step "Verifying Voice Mode CLI availability after MCP configuration..." sleep 2 # Allow caching to settle if ! voice_mode_cmd=$(check_voice_mode_cli); then print_warning "Voice Mode CLI not available yet. This could be due to:" echo " • PATH not updated in current shell" echo " • uvx cache not refreshed" echo " • Network connectivity issues" echo "You can install services manually later with:" echo " uvx voice-mode whisper install" return 1 fi print_success "Voice Mode CLI verified: $voice_mode_cmd" return 0 } ``` **Key Improvements:** - **Verification step** after MCP configuration - **Helpful diagnostics** explaining potential issues - **Manual recovery instructions** for users - **Graceful degradation** when automated setup fails ### 4. Robust Service Installation ```bash install_service() { local service_name="$1" local voice_mode_cmd="$2" local description="$3" # Pre-flight check if ! timeout 30 $voice_mode_cmd $service_name --help >/dev/null 2>&1; then print_warning "$description service command not available" return 1 fi # Install with logging local temp_log=$(mktemp) if timeout 600 $voice_mode_cmd $service_name install --auto-enable 2>&1 | tee "$temp_log"; then if ! grep -qi "error\|failed\|traceback" "$temp_log"; then print_success "$description installed successfully" return 0 fi fi print_warning "$description installation may have failed" tail -10 "$temp_log" | sed 's/^/ /' return 1 } ``` **Key Improvements:** - **Pre-flight checks** ensure service commands exist - **Output capture** for better error diagnosis - **Success verification** checks for error keywords - **Detailed logging** shows actual failure output - **Longer timeout** (10 minutes) for large downloads ## Edge Cases Handled ### 1. Fresh System Installation - **UV/UVX not in PATH initially** → Export PATH immediately after install - **Python dependencies missing** → Install system packages first - **uvx cache empty** → Allow time for first-run initialization ### 2. Network Issues - **Slow downloads** → Extended timeout (10 minutes) - **Connectivity problems** → Clear error messages and manual instructions - **Package index failures** → Graceful fallback with instructions ### 3. Permission Issues - **Sudo requirements** → Early sudo caching with clear prompts - **File permissions** → Use user-local installations where possible - **Service installation** → Handle both systemd and launchd automatically ### 4. Platform Differences - **macOS vs Linux** → Different package managers and paths - **WSL2 audio** → Special audio configuration and troubleshooting - **Shell variations** → Support bash, zsh, different profile files ## Reliability Principles Applied ### 1. Test Early and Often - Verify UV/UVX installation immediately - Test voice-mode availability before attempting service installation - Pre-flight checks for each service command ### 2. Fail Fast with Clear Messages - Stop on critical failures (UV/UVX install) - Provide specific error messages - Include manual recovery instructions ### 3. Graceful Degradation - Continue setup if non-critical components fail - Provide manual installation commands - Clear success/failure reporting ### 4. Consistent Approach - Always use `uvx voice-mode` (matches MCP config) - Standardized error handling across functions - Unified logging and output capture ## Result The improved script now handles fresh system installations reliably by: 1. **Ensuring tools are available** before using them 2. **Using consistent command patterns** that match the MCP configuration 3. **Providing clear diagnostics** when things go wrong 4. **Offering manual recovery paths** for edge cases 5. **Testing functionality** not just presence This makes the installer work reliably across different environments while providing clear guidance when manual intervention is needed.