Javelin Web Tools Working Offline Again

Tharelia writes:

TL;DR: Javelin web tools should work offline again.

When Javelin was first created, the web tools could be used offline. That worked for a couple of years, but due to changes in the dependencies, it stopped working a while ago.

Today's web build should restore offline usage of the web tools again. You'll need to make sure you're on a recent version of the website first (easiest seen on the create firmware page - it should show 2026-08-08 or later), after that, I expect that you should be able to use it without an internet connection.

Plover2Cat Updated

Plover2CAT has been updated with new features:
User manual is now bundled into Plover2CAT itself (F1 shortcut), no need for internet access!
add dictionaries in StarDict format for word/term definition lookup
Set window opaqueness

Steno Keyboard Pocket

Similar to Dotterel for Android, Steno Keyboard Pocket is a steno keyboard interface for your phone!

Steno Video Art?

 

Please enjoy this somewhat cryptic video by Lima from the Discord. I'm pretty sure it's art. Whatever it is, it's certainly arresting.

Plover v5.4.0 Released!

Plover v5.4.0 has been released!

Features

Core

• Add reconnect_machine, reload_dictionaries, and reload_config commands. (#1847)

Linux

• Add a keyboard selection option on Wayland. (#1815)

Bugfixes

Core

• If plover_plugins does not have arguments, print available arguments and exit. (#1842)

Windows

• Update Windows installer NSI to remove all files. (#1842)

API

No significant changes.

Stenokeyboards Garage Sale

Go check it out!

Steno Article on SFWA.org!

JD Henning just wrote a wonderful article for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association called A 23-Button Stenography Keyboard: All Gain, Zero Pain! As someone who's in the process of revising a 130,000-word science fiction novel, entirely written via steno machine, I was so happy to read this! I hope it brings a lot more people to steno!!