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)
- BYOK: Enter your own API key for Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Gladia, OpenAI, or Soniox
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
- BYOK: Enter your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Mistral
4. Record Your First Meeting
- Create a new note (Cmd+N)
- Click the microphone button or press Cmd+Shift+R to start recording
- Jot down key points during the meeting
- Click stop when done
5. Generate Summary
Click "Enhance" to generate an AI summary from your notes and transcript.
Next Steps
Explore Templates for custom summary formats, or join our Discord for help.