cjpais/Handy
Offline open-source speech-to-text application.
Key features
- Shortcut records speech and pastes it into any app
- Transcribes on-device with Whisper or Parakeet models
- Filters silence using Silero voice activity detection
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- CLI flags toggle recording and start the app hidden
- Category
- Trending Repos
- Who it's for
- Desktop users who want offline speech-to-text in any text field.
- Tags
- githubcjpaisterminallocal-inferencevoice-speech
- Website
- github.com
- Listed
- 2026-10-12
Frequently asked questions
Is cjpais/Handy free?
Yes. cjpais/Handy is open source and free to use.
What is cjpais/Handy used for?
Offline open-source speech-to-text application. Typical uses: shortcut records speech and pastes it into any app; transcribes on-device with Whisper or Parakeet models; filters silence using Silero voice activity detection.
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