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Handy is a free and open-source speech-to-text application for offline use, suitable for environments where internet connectivity is restricted or privacy concerns mandate offline operation.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Handy operates under a free and open-source model with an MIT license, allowing for unrestricted use in both personal and commercial projects.
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Overview
Handy is an open-source cross-platform speech-to-text application that operates offline, compatible with various hardware setups and systems.
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- Languages
- rust, javascript, typescript
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Installation
- Download the latest release from the releases page or the website
- macOS: Also available via Homebrew cask:
brew install --cask handy - Windows: Also available via winget:
winget install cjpais.Handy
Note: The Homebrew cask and winget package are not maintained by the Handy developers.
- macOS: Also available via Homebrew cask:
- Install the application
- Launch Handy and grant necessary system permissions (microphone, accessibility)
- Configure your preferred keyboard shortcuts in Settings
- Start transcribing!
System Requirements/Recommendations
The following are recommendations for running Handy on your own machine. If you don't meet the system requirements, the performance of the application may be degraded. We are working on improving the performance across all kinds of computers and hardware.
For Whisper Models:
- macOS: M series Mac, Intel Mac
- Windows: Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA GPU
- Linux: Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA GPU
- Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04
For Parakeet V3 Model:
- CPU-only operation - runs on a wide variety of hardware
- Minimum: Intel Skylake (6th gen) or equivalent AMD processors
- Performance: ~5x real-time speed on mid-range hardware (tested on i5)
- Automatic language detection - no manual language selection required
Manual Model Installation (For Proxy Users or Network Restrictions)
If you're behind a proxy, firewall, or in a restricted network environment where Handy cannot download models automatically, you can manually download and install them. The URLs are publicly accessible from any browser.
Step 1: Find Your App Data Directory
- Open Handy settings
- Navigate to the About section
- Copy the "App Data Directory" path shown there, or use the shortcuts:
- macOS:
Cmd+Shift+Dto open debug menu - Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+Shift+Dto open debug menu
- macOS:
The typical paths are:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/com.pais.handy/ - Windows:
C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\com.pais.handy\ - Linux:
~/.config/com.pais.handy/
Step 2: Create Models Directory
Inside your app data directory, create a models folder if it doesn't already exist:
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## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
Handy is open-source software, but the Handy name, logo, icon, and brand assets are not open-source. Unofficial forks, rewrites, and redistributions must use their own branding and must not imply endorsement or affiliation.
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.