Trnscrb: Your Private Meeting Transcriber for macOS
Product Introduction
Ever wished you could magically turn meeting chatter into searchable notes? That's exactly what trnscrb does - but without any wizardry or privacy compromises. Designed exclusively for macOS users, this clever app sits discreetly in the background, automatically springing to life when it detects you're in a meeting.
What sets trnscrb apart? Everything happens on your Mac. No audio gets uploaded to mysterious servers - your confidential discussions stay right where they belong. Whether you're hashing out business strategies or reviewing class lectures, trnscrb gives you a verbatim record without the security worries.
Key Features
Autopilot Meeting Detection The app smartly recognizes when you've joined Google Meet, Zoom, Slack calls or FaceTime chats - no need to fiddle with buttons mid-conversation.
Privacy-First Processing Powered by Whisper AI running locally through Apple's Metal acceleration, transcriptions happen entirely on your device using Apple Silicon chips.
Dual Recording Modes Choose between capturing just microphone input (perfect for in-person meetings) or both mic and system audio (ideal for virtual calls) via BlackHole virtual driver.
Smart Search & Organization All transcripts land neatly in Claude Desktop where you can search through past meetings like browsing emails. Ever tried finding "that one thing" from last week's call? Now you can.
Helpful Automation Beyond basic transcription, trnscrb can:
- Highlight action items automatically
- Generate meeting summaries
- Sync with calendar events
- Respond to voice commands
The setup takes minutes via Homebrew, and then... well, then it just works while you focus on what matters - the conversation.
Product Data
- Platform: macOS only (optimized for Apple Silicon)
- Processing: Local Whisper model with Metal acceleration
- Recording Options: Microphone only OR mic + system audio
- Supported Apps: Zoom, Google Meet, Slack Calls, Teams, FaceTime
- Output Format: Searchable plain text transcripts
- Price: Free \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \## Product Link
