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hns

hns is a privacy-focused open-source command-line tool for on-device speech-to-text. It records your voice, transcribes it completely locally using faster-whisper, and automatically copies the text to clipboard for immediate use in any application.

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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Platforms

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  AI-Powered

Features

  1.  No Tracking
  2.  Works Offline
  3.  Command line interface
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  No registration required
  6.  Local AI
  7.  Speech Recognition
  8.  Speech to text
  9.  Speech Transcription
  10.  MIT License

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GitHub repository

  •  117 Stars
  •  14 Forks
  •  4 Open Issues
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What is hns?

hns is an open-source command-line speech-to-text tool that prioritizes privacy by processing everything locally on your device. It serves as a direct, open-source alternative to proprietary dictation apps. Your audio never leaves your device - no API keys, no subscriptions, no data collection.

Usage is simple: run hns, speak, press Enter, and the transcription will be shown on screen and automatically copied to the clipboard, ready to be pasted into any application.

Key Features:

  • Complete Privacy: Audio is processed entirely on-device using faster-whisper. No cloud servers, no telemetry, and no data leaves your device.
  • Works Offline: After the initial model download, it runs completely offline - perfect for sensitive work or areas with poor connectivity.
  • Automatic Clipboard: Transcribed text is instantly copied to the clipboard for immediate pasting into any application.
  • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe in any language supported by Whisper models.
  • Configurable Models: Choose from multiple Whisper models (base to large-v3) to balance speed vs. accuracy.
  • Developer-Friendly: CLI tool that works with terminals, IDEs, AI assistants like Claude, and any text input field.
  • MIT-licensed: Fully transparent, auditable source code with no hidden functionality.

hns is perfect for:

  • Developers who want voice input in terminals and code editors
  • Privacy-conscious users avoiding cloud transcription services
  • Quick dictation into AI assistants, Slack, emails without context switching
  • Anyone who needs reliable speech-to-text without monthly fees or internet dependency