Handy

About

Handy is a free, open-source, and privacy-focused cross-platform desktop application designed for local speech-to-text (STT) transcription. Leveraging advanced models like Whisper and CPU-optimized Parakeet V3, it performs speech-to-text conversion entirely on the user's device, ensuring all audio data remains local and is never sent to the cloud, thus maximizing user privacy. Users can initiate transcription with a configurable keyboard shortcut, and the generated text is seamlessly pasted into any active text field. Emphasizing simplicity and extensibility, Handy offers a robust, secure, and offline solution, making it an ideal dictation tool for developers and users prioritizing privacy and local control.