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handy · v0.8.3 • auto-updates
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Speech to text application
brew install --cask handy 1.4K
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v0.8.38d ago0.8.2→0.8.3
1mo ago0.8.1→0.8.2
1mo ago0.8.0→0.8.1
1mo ago0.7.12→0.8.0
1mo ago0.7.11→0.7.12
1mo ago0.7.10→0.7.11
Review
Mar 10, 2026Handy is a free, open-source speech-to-text application that works offline, making it ideal for content creators, professionals, and anyone needing real-time transcription. It offers extensibility and offline functionality, standing out in its category.
Converts spoken words into text in real-time, offline.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with strong community support, though it has notable bugs that need addressing.
Community: Handy has received positive attention on Hacker News and Reddit, with users praising its functionality and open-source nature. However, some discussions highlight ongoing issues with keyboard shortcuts and Whisper model compatibility.
Pros
- + Works completely offline, ensuring privacy and reliability.
- + Open-source and extensible, allowing for customization.
- + Supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Cons
- - Keyboard shortcut functionality is buggy in some environments.
- - Certain Whisper models cause crashes, limiting functionality.
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