Reference

Reference

Quick reference materials for DeepTalk users. Find technical specifications, shortcuts, supported formats, and other essential information for efficient daily use.

Quick Reference Materials

📋 System Requirements

Complete technical specifications and compatibility information

Essential information for planning and deployment:

  • Hardware requirements: CPU, RAM, storage, and network specifications
  • Operating system compatibility: Windows, macOS, and Linux versions
  • External service requirements: Speaches, Ollama, and cloud service specifications
  • Performance recommendations: Optimal configurations for different use cases
  • Scalability considerations: Requirements for team and enterprise deployments

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts

Comprehensive shortcut reference for:

  • Navigation shortcuts: Move quickly through the interface
  • File operations: Upload, save, export, and manage content
  • Editing shortcuts: Efficient transcript editing and correction
  • Search and discovery: Quick access to search and filtering
  • Playback controls: Audio/video playback and navigation
  • Custom shortcuts: Platform-specific and customizable shortcuts

📁 File Formats

Supported input and output formats

Complete format reference covering:

  • Audio formats: Supported input formats and quality recommendations
  • Video formats: Video file support and audio extraction capabilities
  • Export formats: Available output formats and use cases
  • Integration formats: API and data exchange formats
  • Quality guidelines: Format recommendations for optimal results
  • Conversion tips: How to prepare files for best processing results

Reference Categories

Technical Specifications

System Architecture:

  • Component overview and interaction
  • Data flow and processing pipeline
  • Security and privacy considerations
  • Integration points and APIs

Performance Metrics:

  • Processing speed benchmarks
  • Resource usage guidelines
  • Scalability thresholds
  • Optimization targets

Compatibility Matrix:

  • Operating system support
  • Browser compatibility (if applicable)
  • External service versions
  • Hardware compatibility

User Interface Reference

Interface Elements:

  • Complete UI component reference
  • Icon and symbol meanings
  • Status indicators and their meanings
  • Error message explanations

Workflow References:

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Best practice workflows
  • Common task sequences
  • Troubleshooting decision trees

Configuration Options:

  • Complete settings reference
  • Default values and recommendations
  • Advanced configuration options
  • Environment-specific settings

Integration Reference

API Documentation:

  • Complete REST API reference
  • Authentication methods
  • Request/response formats
  • Error codes and handling

External Services:

  • Service configuration requirements
  • Supported service versions
  • Integration best practices
  • Service-specific limitations

Data Formats:

  • Import/export data schemas
  • Metadata specifications
  • Search index structures
  • Backup and restore formats

Using This Reference

Quick Lookup

For Daily Use:

  • Keyboard shortcuts: Speed up common operations
  • File format support: Verify compatibility before upload
  • Error messages: Understand status indicators and alerts
  • Settings reference: Find specific configuration options

For Setup and Configuration:

  • System requirements: Plan hardware and software needs
  • Service configuration: Set up external service integration
  • Performance optimization: Configure for optimal operation
  • Security settings: Implement appropriate security measures

For Development and Integration:

  • API reference: Build custom integrations
  • Data formats: Understand data structures and schemas
  • Service specifications: Integrate with external systems
  • Extension points: Customize and extend functionality

Reference Maintenance

Keeping Current:

  • References are updated with each software release
  • Version-specific information is clearly marked
  • Deprecated features are noted with timeline information
  • New features are documented with version introduction

Version Compatibility:

  • Each reference section includes version applicability
  • Breaking changes are highlighted and explained
  • Migration guides provided for major version changes
  • Legacy support information included where relevant

Platform-Specific Information

Windows Reference

File System Considerations:

  • Default installation paths
  • File permission requirements
  • Registry settings (if applicable)
  • Windows-specific shortcuts and behaviors

Integration Options:

  • Windows service configuration
  • PowerShell automation examples
  • Windows-specific external service setup
  • Windows Defender and security considerations

macOS Reference

System Integration:

  • macOS-specific installation locations
  • Keychain integration for service credentials
  • macOS privacy permissions and setup
  • Automator and AppleScript integration examples

Performance Considerations:

  • macOS-specific performance optimization
  • Metal and GPU acceleration (if applicable)
  • Energy efficiency considerations
  • macOS version-specific features

Linux Reference

Distribution Support:

  • Tested distributions and versions
  • Package manager installation options
  • Dependencies and library requirements
  • Service and daemon configuration

Advanced Configuration:

  • Environment variable configuration
  • Service management with systemd
  • Firewall and security configuration
  • Container deployment options

Quick Access Tools

Command Line Reference

Common Commands:

# Service management
deeptalk start          # Start DeepTalk service
deeptalk stop           # Stop DeepTalk service
deeptalk status         # Check service status
deeptalk config         # Show configuration

# Content operations
deeptalk import <file>  # Import audio file
deeptalk export <id>    # Export transcript
deeptalk analyze <id>   # Run analysis
deeptalk search <term>  # Search content

Configuration Commands:

# Service configuration
deeptalk config set speaches.url http://localhost:8000
deeptalk config set ollama.url http://localhost:11434
deeptalk config set analysis.default comprehensive

# System information
deeptalk info           # System information
deeptalk version        # Version information
deeptalk diagnostics    # Run diagnostic tests

URL Reference

Local Services:

  • DeepTalk Web Interface: http://localhost:3000 (if applicable)
  • Speaches Service: http://localhost:8000
  • Ollama Service: http://localhost:11434
  • API Endpoint: http://localhost:3000/api (if applicable)

External Resources:

  • GitHub Repository: https://github.com/michael-borck/deep-talk
  • Documentation: https://github.com/michael-borck/deep-talk/docs
  • Community Discussions: https://github.com/michael-borck/deep-talk/discussions
  • Issue Tracker: https://github.com/michael-borck/deep-talk/issues

File Location Reference

Configuration Files:

# Windows
%APPDATA%/DeepTalk/config.json
%APPDATA%/DeepTalk/settings/

# macOS
~/Library/Application Support/DeepTalk/config.json
~/Library/Application Support/DeepTalk/settings/

# Linux
~/.config/deeptalk/config.json
~/.config/deeptalk/settings/

Data Directories:

# Windows
%USERPROFILE%/Documents/DeepTalk/
%APPDATA%/DeepTalk/data/

# macOS
~/Documents/DeepTalk/
~/Library/Application Support/DeepTalk/data/

# Linux
~/Documents/DeepTalk/
~/.local/share/deeptalk/

Log Files:

# Windows
%APPDATA%/DeepTalk/logs/

# macOS
~/Library/Logs/DeepTalk/

# Linux
~/.local/share/deeptalk/logs/

Quick Troubleshooting

Emergency Reference

Service Recovery:

# Quick service restart
pkill deeptalk && deeptalk start

# Reset configuration
deeptalk config reset

# Clear cache
deeptalk cache clear

Common Error Codes:

  • Error 1001: Service connection failure → Check service URLs
  • Error 2001: File format not supported → See File Formats
  • Error 3001: Insufficient system resources → See System Requirements
  • Error 4001: Analysis service unavailable → Check AI service configuration

Diagnostic Commands:

# System health check
deeptalk diagnostics --full

# Service connectivity test
deeptalk test services

# Performance benchmark
deeptalk benchmark --quick

Support Escalation

Information to Gather:

  • DeepTalk version: deeptalk version
  • System information: deeptalk info
  • Error logs: Check log files in reference above
  • Configuration: deeptalk config show

Support Channels:

  1. Self-service: Check Troubleshooting Guide
  2. Community: GitHub Discussions
  3. Bug reports: GitHub Issues
  4. Documentation: Review relevant sections in this documentation

Quick access to specific information: