document push-to-talk and keybinding patterns in readme and config docs

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3. Add a keybinding (Hyprland example):
```bash
bind = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle
bindr = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle
```
See [Hyprland Keybindings](#hyprland-keybindings) for push-to-talk and other patterns.
4. Test voice input:
```bash
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Run `hyprvoice configure` anytime for advanced settings.
## Hyprland Keybindings
Hyprland has two bind types that matter for voice input:
- **`bind`** — fires when the key is **pressed down**
- **`bindr`** — fires when the key is **released**
### Simple toggle (recommended default)
```bash
# ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
bindr = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle
```
Using `bindr` (release) is important: modifiers like SUPER are fully released before `hyprvoice toggle` runs, so they don't interfere with text injection. With `bind`, the modifier may still be held when text is typed, causing stuck keys or wrong characters.
### Push-to-talk (hold-to-record)
Combine both bind types to get hold-to-record behavior — press to start, release to stop:
```bash
# ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
bind = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle # key down → start recording
bindr = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle # key up → stop and transcribe
```
This gives a walkie-talkie feel: hold the key while speaking, release when done. The daemon receives two `toggle` commands — the first starts recording, the second stops it and triggers transcription.
### Why `bindr` matters
When you press SUPER+R with a regular `bind`, the SUPER modifier is still physically held when the command fires. If hyprvoice tries to inject text while SUPER is down, the compositor interprets the injected keystrokes as SUPER+key combos — leading to stuck modifiers, missed characters, or unexpected window management actions. `bindr` waits until you lift the key, ensuring a clean keyboard state for injection.
## Commands
### Core CLI