A free, open source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline.
Publisher’s description
What is Handy?
Handy by CJ Pais is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.8, released on October 3, 2026. The version history goes back to February 1, 2026: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,868 times. The source code on GitHub (cjpais/Handy) has 34,321 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A free, open source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: Handy is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Handy safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4212EDB5658EC2867855FC2EE83AC16EC5BBAD09DB3C2DA8D3D9D5F8BD5EECCC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.8Latest | October 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.7 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| v0.9.6 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| v0.9.5 | August 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 MSI |
| 0.9.1 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.0 | July 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.8.3 | April 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.1 | March 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id cjpais.Handy -echoco install handy -yHandy_0.9.8_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CJ Pais
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cjpais/Handy
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.9.8
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,868
- GitHub stars
- 34,321
- GitHub forks
- 3,255
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- cjpais.Handy
- Chocolatey package
- handy
- MSI product code
- {2B7AE297-1BA3-43A0-A71B-50121116D820}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Handy free?
Yes. Handy is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Handy safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Handy with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Handy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Handy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Handy?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 1, 2026.
Can I use Handy without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.