Overview

Handy is a free, open-source speech-to-text application that runs entirely on your Mac using local AI processing. Press a keyboard shortcut, speak, and release to instantly transcribe your words into any text field. Built with Tauri, React, and Rust, Handy uses OpenAI's Whisper models and Parakeet for accurate transcription while keeping your audio completely private—nothing is sent to the cloud. With support for GPU acceleration, automatic language detection, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, Handy offers a fast, privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based dictation tools.

Pricing: Free

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

• On-device speech-to-text powered by Whisper and Parakeet models
• Complete privacy - audio never leaves your device
• Push-to-talk mode with customizable keyboard shortcuts
• Toggle transcription mode for continuous recording
• GPU acceleration when available
• Automatic language detection across 100+ languages
• Voice activity detection with Silero for silence filtering
• Works with any text field across macOS
• Support for multiple Whisper models (Small, Medium, Turbo, Large)
• Built with Tauri v2, React, TypeScript, and Rust
• Free and open-source under MIT license
• Active community with Discord support
• Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)

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