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cjpais/Handy Installation Guide
How to install cjpais/Handy. Official project installation instructions and setup guide.
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Automated Install (Recommended)
Quick installation instructions for cjpais/Handy. This is the fastest way to complete project installation and setup.
Install via curl
curl -fsSL https://hexmos.com/ipm-install | bash &&
ipm i cjpais/Handyor
Install via npx
npx @hexmos/ipm i cjpais/HandyPrerequisites
Whisper
modelSilero VAD
libraryParakeet V3
modelManual Installation Methods
Manual installation instructions. How to install from GitHub source.
macOS (Homebrew Cask)
brew install --cask handyWindows (winget)
winget install cjpais.HandyDebian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ./Handy_*.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken installDownload Release Binary
echo "Download the latest release binary from the releases page: https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/releases"
echo "Follow the installation instructions specific to the downloaded file type."Linux (General - Install Runtime Libraries)
sudo apt install xdotool
sudo apt install wtype
sudo apt install dotool
sudo usermod -aG input $USER
sudo apt install libgtk-layer-shell0
sudo dnf install gtk-layer-shell
sudo pacman -S gtk-layer-shellDevelopment Setup (Build from Source)
git clone https://github.com/cjpais/Handy.git
cd Handy
echo "Follow detailed build instructions in BUILD.md"Post Installation Steps
- Launch Handy and grant necessary system permissions (microphone, accessibility).
- Configure preferred keyboard shortcuts in Settings.
- Start transcribing!

