Handy
Handy is a fully offline, open-source and expandable audio text conversion desktop application. This privacy-focused tool performs local audio processing with Whisper and Parakeet models without sending data to cloud servers. Windows supports macOS and Linux operating systems.
Handy
100cjpais · Desktop & Cross-Platform
- Using the shortcut key, you can transfer your speech directly to any text field.
- You can configure the choice of audio processing by selecting Whisper or Parakeet models.
- With Raycast integration, you can manage records and browse through text history.
- • NeutralHacker News
Handy – Free open source speech-to-text app
“Quick thoughts re: mentioned transcribers Superwhisper — Been using it a long time. It's paid with a lifetime subscription available. Tons of features. Language models are built right in without additional charge. Solo dev is epic; may defer upgrades to avoid occasional…”
- • NeutralHacker News
Handy – Free open source speech-to-text app
“I've been going down this rabbit hole too. I ended up building DictaFlow ( ) because I needed something that specifically works in VDI/Citrix environments where clipboard pasting is blocked (I work in finance). It uses a 'character-typing' method instead of clipboard injection,…”
Verified against README · Oct 26, 2026 · source