Plover

Plover (rhymes with "lover") is a free, open source stenography engine. It allows individuals who learn stenography to write into any program at speeds of over 200 words per minute.

Plover runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Beginner's Guide: Get Started with Plover

The Open Steno Project

Plover is part of the Open Steno Project. The Open Steno Project aims to open up stenography to the general public. The Open Steno Project has manifested as efforts for free software, free learning resources, and open source hardware options.

Plover

Homepage (external)
Beginner's Guide: Get Started with Plover
Installation Guide
Supported Hardware
Dictionary Format
Built-in Tools
Open Steno Project Timeline
Troubleshooting Issues

Stenography

FAQ
Glossary
Learning Stenography
Brief Ideas
Steno Layouts & Supported Languages
List of Available Steno Dictionaries

The Steno Community

In-Browser Demo

Other Pages

Plover Wiki — Open Steno Project — Plover Homepage