Handy

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Handy is a free, open-source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline. It provides simple, privacy-focused speech transcription directly on your computer.

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Pricing

Open Source · Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Handy?

Handy is a cross-platform desktop application designed for simple, privacy-focused speech transcription. It operates entirely offline, ensuring that your voice data remains on your computer and is never sent to the cloud. Users can press a configurable keyboard shortcut, speak, and have their words appear in any text field. The application supports various Whisper models (Small/Medium/Turbo/Large) with GPU acceleration, as well as the CPU-optimized Parakeet V3 model with automatic language detection. Handy is built as a Tauri application, combining a React + TypeScript frontend with a Rust backend for system integration, audio processing, and machine learning inference. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Best used for

Ideal for content creators and professionals who need to quickly transcribe spoken words, dictate documents privately, and convert audio to text without relying on cloud services. Especially valuable for users concerned about data privacy and those requiring an extensible, open-source solution for speech-to-text.

Common actions

transcribe speech offline

dictate text privately

convert audio to text

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Capabilities

Key features

Offline speech transcription
Configurable keyboard shortcuts
Whisper model support
Parakeet V3 model
Cross-platform desktop app
Privacy-focused operation

Target Audience

content creatorpodcaster

Integrations

raycast

Pricing & Plans

Open Source · Free

Free

FAQs

Does Handy require an internet connection to function?

No, Handy is designed to work completely offline. All speech processing and transcription happen locally on your computer, ensuring privacy and eliminating the need for an internet connection after initial setup and model download.

What speech-to-text models does Handy support?

Handy supports various Whisper models, including Small, Medium, Turbo, and Large, with optional GPU acceleration. It also includes the CPU-optimized Parakeet V3 model, which offers excellent performance and automatic language detection without manual selection.

Can I integrate Handy with other applications or workflows?

Yes, Handy can be controlled from Raycast for actions like starting/stopping recording, browsing transcript history, and managing settings. It also supports CLI parameters for remote control and custom startup behaviors, allowing for integration into various workflows.

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