AI meeting recorder · Local-first voice
AI meeting recorder
with a local speech core.
MacParakeet separates speech capture from AI interpretation. The recording and transcript are local first; summaries, action items, and Ask workflows are optional layers you control.
macOS 14.2+ · Apple Silicon · Free & GPL-3.0
Local transcript
"Let's capture the action items, keep the source audio local, and send the summary only after we review it."
Local STT
first
Ask
during calls
Export
anything
AI where it helps
Use the transcript before, during, and after the call.
AI meeting software is useful when it helps you recover decisions, questions, and commitments. It is less useful when the only way to get that help is to surrender the audio pipeline.
Live transcript context
The meeting panel can show a live transcript preview while you record, so you can recover a missed moment without waiting for the call to end.
Ask tab
Prompt against the in-progress transcript for catch-up questions, decisions, risks, and follow-ups.
Summaries after the call
Use your configured LLM provider or local model to turn the transcript into structured notes.
Action-item workflow
Export outputs into the tools you already use instead of working inside a closed meeting-notes silo.
Meeting minutes template →From call to AI artifact
The AI layer sits on top of a transcript you own.
01
Record the meeting
Capture system audio and microphone locally on your Mac.
02
Generate the transcript
Run local speech recognition and keep the result in your MacParakeet library.
03
Apply AI only when useful
Ask questions, summarize, format, or extract actions with your chosen AI boundary.
AI recorder vs cloud notetaker
A local transcript changes the trust model.
| Question | MacParakeet | Common alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Speech capture | Local recording | Cloud or bot-based capture |
| Transcript owner | You keep the local artifact | Provider account owns the workspace |
| AI provider | Your choice | Vendor choice |
| Offline core | Works after model download | Depends on service availability |
| Pricing | Free and open-source | Usually subscription |
AI meeting tasks MacParakeet helps with
MacParakeet is strongest when local control is part of the job: sensitive calls, long interviews, recurring team meetings, and transcripts that need to stay portable.
Catch up mid-call
Ask what you missed without interrupting the group.
Extract decisions
Turn long discussions into decision summaries and follow-up notes.
Build reusable archives
Search transcripts later without needing a cloud meeting-notes workspace.
Questions & answers
Can MacParakeet summarize meetings?
Yes, when you configure an AI provider or local model for transcript features. Core recording and transcription work without configuring cloud AI.
Can AI run fully local?
You can use local providers such as Ollama for AI transcript workflows if you want to avoid cloud LLM calls.
What is sent to an AI provider?
Only transcript text is sent when you use optional AI features with a cloud provider. Audio is not sent to the provider.
Related MacParakeet pages
AI notetaker for Mac
A free AI notetaker for Mac that records system audio and microphone, transcribes locally, and keeps meeting audio off cloud speech servers.
Meeting summary generator
Generate meeting summaries from local Mac transcripts with optional AI providers, no cloud speech upload, and exportable notes.
Private meeting recorder
A private meeting recorder for Mac that captures calls locally, transcribes on Apple Silicon, and avoids cloud speech pipelines.
Speaker diarization on Mac
Use MacParakeet to create local meeting transcripts with speaker labels, exportable artifacts, and no cloud speech upload.
Try the local path.
Download MacParakeet, record a meeting, and keep the transcript on your Mac.