Overview
trnscrb is a local-first AI meeting assistant for macOS designed for people who care about privacy, accuracy, and speed. Powered by OpenAI Whisper models running fully offline, trnscrb records and transcribes your meetings directly on your Mac, so your audio never leaves your device. Whether you are on Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, or a phone call on speaker, trnscrb captures every word and turns it into clean, searchable text.
With built‑in Claude integration, trnscrb goes beyond basic speech‑to‑text. You can instantly turn raw transcripts into structured meeting notes, action item lists, summaries, or follow‑up emails—without copying and pasting between tools. trnscrb’s streamlined interface is designed for focus: start recording with one click, review transcripts in real time, then organize and export them in your preferred format.
Because trnscrb runs entirely on macOS and is free to use, it’s ideal for professionals who handle sensitive conversations: founders, consultants, lawyers, therapists, researchers, and internal team leads. You remain in full control of your data while still benefiting from state‑of‑the‑art AI transcription and analysis. If you’ve been juggling multiple apps or worrying about cloud recording policies, trnscrb offers a simple, private, and powerful way to capture every meeting and never miss a detail again.
Pricing
Free
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Use Cases
- Capture every detail in client calls by recording and transcribing meetings locally, then generating action items with Claude in seconds.
- Turn recurring team standups into concise summaries and task lists, so teammates who miss the meeting can catch up instantly.
- Document user interviews and research sessions with accurate transcripts you can search, tag, and reuse in reports or product briefs.
- Keep secure records of legal, HR, or therapy conversations without sending sensitive audio to third‑party servers.
- Replace manual note‑taking in online classes, workshops, or webinars with automatic transcripts and highlight summaries.
Features
Offline Whisper transcription engine
Full local processing, no cloud upload
Claude-powered summaries and notes
One-click meeting recording on macOS
Multi-app audio capture (Zoom, Meet, etc.)
Searchable, organized transcript library
Export notes and transcripts in common formats
Free to use, privacy-first design
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FAQ
Does trnscrb upload my audio or transcripts to the cloud?
No. trnscrb runs the Whisper transcription engine locally on your macOS device. Audio is processed offline and never leaves your machine unless you choose to export or share it. Claude-based summaries are only generated from local transcripts, and you are in control of what content is sent when using any online integration.
Is trnscrb really free to use?
Yes. trnscrb is free to download and use on macOS. Local transcription with Whisper is included at no cost. If you connect to Claude or other AI services, you may incur usage costs from those providers according to their pricing, but trnscrb itself does not charge a subscription fee.
Which meetings and apps can trnscrb record and transcribe?
trnscrb is designed to work with most audio that plays through your Mac, including popular meeting tools like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and browser-based calls. You can also place phone calls on speaker near your Mac’s microphone. As long as your Mac can capture the sound, trnscrb can transcribe it.
Do I need an internet connection to use trnscrb?
You do not need an internet connection for core recording and transcription, since Whisper runs fully offline. An internet connection is only required if you use online features such as Claude summaries or syncing content to external services.
What are the system requirements for trnscrb on macOS?
trnscrb is built for modern macOS devices and works best on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs with sufficient memory for local AI processing. Performance on older Intel Macs may vary. For the latest supported versions and recommendations, please check the information provided on trnscrb.com.