Epicenter is an open-source ecosystem of local-first apps that allows users to own their data and utilize customizable models. The repository has transitioned from Whispering to Epicenter, maintaining the same tools and philosophy while introducing new standalone applications. The vision is to create a personal workspace for users, eliminating the need for siloed applications and promoting interoperability.

Handy is a free, open-source speech-to-text application that works offline and prioritizes user privacy. Built with Tauri, it allows users to transcribe speech directly into text fields using configurable keyboard shortcuts, without sending audio to the cloud. The application supports various models for transcription and is designed to be extensible for further development by the community.