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Quick Start

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1. Grant permissions

On first launch, grant microphone and system audio access when prompted. On macOS: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone.

2. Configure transcription

Go to Settings > Transcription and choose:

  • Pro (recommended): Subscribe to Pro for curated cloud models that work out of the box
  • Local: Select a Whisper model (downloads automatically on first use). See Local Models for details
  • BYOK: Enter your own API key for Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Gladia, OpenAI, or Soniox. See Better Transcription for provider comparison

3. Set up AI

Go to Settings > Intelligence and choose:

  • Pro (recommended): Subscribe to Pro for curated AI models
  • Local: Install LM Studio or Ollama, start the server. See the Local LLM Setup guide for detailed instructions
  • BYOK: Enter your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Mistral

4. Record your first meeting

  1. Create a new note (Cmd+N)
  2. Click the microphone button or press Cmd+Shift+R to start recording
  3. Jot down key points during the meeting
  4. Click stop when done

5. Generate summary

Click "Enhance" to generate an AI summary from your notes and transcript.

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