Handy

Handy is an open‑source speech‑to‑text utility that runs locally on macOS. By pressing a configurable keyboard shortcut, users can dictate into any active text field and have the spoken words pasted automatically. The application supports both push‑to‑talk, where transcription occurs while the key is held, and a toggle mode where a second press stops recording.

The settings panel lets users change the key binding and switch between the two transcription modes, with a visual indicator showing when Handy is listening. Because all processing stays on the user’s computer, no audio is sent to external services, preserving privacy.

Handy targets anyone who needs hands‑free text entry on their desktop, such as writers, developers, or accessibility users, and it is distributed freely under an open‑source license with community sponsorship.