Free local speech-to-text tools are good enough to replace prompt typing
craigsdennis · x · 2026-07-23
The poster says they’ve stopped typing prompts entirely, even offline, because local speech-to-text models are now “ridiculously good.” They highlight Handy, a free and open-source tool, and say it can be tuned to fit a specific workflow.
The short demo promises a practical setup guide in four minutes, focusing on:
- using local speech-to-text offline
- customizing the tool for personal prompt-writing habits
- replacing keyboard input with voice in everyday AI use
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