Windows is the current desktop build.
The prototype has been packaged for Windows evaluation. A public installer and public download link are not available yet.
There is a local Windows build of WordHeld 0.1.0. It is an evaluation prototype, not a general release. The full packaged folder must stay together; there is no verified public installer to download from this site.
Supported platforms
Platform status reflects builds and verification as of September 2026.
| Platform | Status | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Windows desktop | Current prototype | Packaged evaluation build exists locally. No public installer or release link yet. |
| macOS | In development | A build recipe is being developed; no Mac build or device test has been completed. |
| iOS and Android | Roadmap | Phone capture is planned. No supported mobile release or download. |
| Web app | Roadmap | No browser version of the conversation workspace is available. |
Build the Windows prototype from source
If you have the WordHeld source checkout, install Python 3.12 and run these commands in Windows PowerShell. The source is not currently offered as a public download from this site.
py -3.12 -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt pyinstaller
.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe run.py
.\build.ps1After packaging, open dist\WordHeld\WordHeld.exe and keep the entire WordHeld folder together. The first transcription may require a one-time model download.
Use sample data. Local audio and database files are not encrypted at rest, and the product is not clinically validated.
Common questions
Can I download WordHeld today?
There is a local Windows evaluation build, but no public installer or download link. People with source access can build it using the instructions above.
Does transcription work offline?
After the speech model is downloaded once, later transcription runs on the Windows device offline. The model provider receives model-file requests, not your audio or conversation content.
Is my data uploaded to WordHeld?
The current prototype has no cloud sync. Audio, transcripts and notes are stored locally by default. Local files remain until you remove them or manage exported and backup copies.
Are local files encrypted?
No. The current local database and audio files are not encrypted at rest. Protect your Windows account and device, and use sample data while security work is underway.
Can I use WordHeld for patient or client matters?
This is an evaluation prototype, not a clinically validated or legally certified system. Do not use live patient data until privacy, security and clinical workflows are reviewed. For other confidential matters, assess your own obligations and device protections before use.
Does Emi write answers for me?
Emi finds matching source excerpts from saved conversations. It does not generate an independent answer or verify a conclusion.
What about Mac and mobile?
macOS work is in development and phone capture is on the roadmap. No supported Mac, iOS or Android download is available. The Windows desktop prototype is the current build.