Hold a key, talk, let go: the text is typed wherever your cursor is, in any app (browsers, chat, terminals, editors, email).
Speech recognition runs locally on the CPU; an optional local rewrite model removes filler words, false starts and self-corrections without changing what you said. No account, no telemetry, nothing uploaded.
English by default, with an opt-in multilingual recognizer covering 25 European languages. Raw dictation is free; Clean mode is free for 2,000 words a week.
Publisher’s description
What is Holdkey?
Holdkey is a proprietary notes & to-do program for Windows from Noxxider.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “Holdkey installers for Windows. Hold a key, talk, let go. https://holdkey.app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Holdkey is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Holdkey 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:
EF51A67314C6A55205664A56DD351DEE699D7A353D52F945FCC7F2F10A3312BF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.24Latest | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Noxxider.Holdkey -eHoldkey_0.1.24_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Noxxider
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/Noxxider/holdkey-releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.24
- Released
- September 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- holdkey.app
- winget ID
- Noxxider.Holdkey
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holdkey free?
Holdkey is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Holdkey 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 Holdkey 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 Holdkey be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Holdkey run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Holdkey without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Holdkey?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
