# cjpais/Handy

Handy: Offline, Open Source, and Extensible Speech\-to\-Text

- HackerByte page: <https://hackerbyte.net/en/projects/handy-offline-open-source-and-extensible-speech-to-text-931888694>
- GitHub: <https://github.com/cjpais/Handy>
- Programming language: Rust

A free, open source, and extensible speech\-to\-text application that works completely offline.

## AI-generated summary

Handy is a free, open\-source, and cross\-platform desktop application designed for private, offline speech\-to\-text transcription. It allows users to speak and have their words transcribed and pasted into any text field, all processed locally on their computer without sending data to the cloud. The application supports various Whisper and Parakeet models with GPU acceleration options and integrates with tools like Raycast.

## Key points

- Completely offline and privacy\-focused speech\-to\-text transcription.
- Cross\-platform compatibility on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports multiple Whisper models \(Small, Medium, Turbo, Large\) and Parakeet V3, with GPU acceleration for Whisper.
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts for recording initiation and control.
- Extensible through features like transcription hooks and CLI parameters.