Handy

Handy is a desktop speech-to-text tool that works with any text field on your computer. Press a keyboard shortcut, speak, release, and your words appear wherever your cursor is. No cloud. No subscription. No copy-paste step.

It's built for people who want voice input without giving up privacy. Unlike browser extensions or cloud-based dictation tools such as VoiceTypr or VoiceInk, Handy processes everything locally. Your audio never leaves your machine.

The feature set is deliberately minimal:

• Push-to-talk mode holds transcription active while the key combo is pressed, releasing it triggers the paste
• Toggle mode starts transcription on first keypress, stops and pastes on the second
• Custom keybinding lets you remap the shortcut to whatever fits your workflow
• Any text field works as a target, whether it's a browser input, a document editor, or a terminal

Setup is light. A small icon appears in your system tray or menu bar when transcription is active, so you always know when it's listening.

The tool is cross-platform, running on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It does one job well. There's no dashboard, no account, and no settings beyond what you actually need to change.

For anyone who types a lot and wants a faster, hands-free alternative for drafting messages, filling forms, or writing notes, Handy covers that use case without adding complexity.