Fact · Voice privacy and security
Handy's README says that on a restricted network, where Handy cannot download models automatically, you can download the model files yourself and install them.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“where Handy cannot download models automatically, you can manually download and install them.”
Handy README (raw Markdown, main branch), cjpais, Handy project, GitHub repository, 2026, Manual Model Installation (For Proxy Users or Network Restrictions).
Open the original- What it measures
- The README describes a manual route for users behind a proxy or firewall, and says the model URLs are publicly accessible from any browser. Automatic download is the default path, so the first model download needs an internet connection.
- What it does not show
- The README does not say how large each download is or which hosts it contacts. It says the model URLs are public, which is not the same as saying no account is needed.