Official documentation
Plover: open source stenotype engine (GitHub repository)
Open Steno Project, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The main repository of Plover, free software that turns a computer into a stenotype engine. The project page describes what Plover does, which platforms it runs on and its license.
- How much weight it carries
- The project's own description, so its speed figure is a claim by the developers rather than a measured benchmark. Platform support is stated plainly, but speeds depend on the user's practice and hardware.
Facts taken from this source
- Plover, a desktop application for stenography, says it lets users write at speeds up to 200 words per minute and beyond.
“is a desktop application that allows anyone to use stenography to write on their computer, up to speeds of 200WPM and beyond” (Project description)
- Plover runs on Windows, Linux and Mac, according to the project's repository page.
“Plover runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac.” (Project description)