Overview

stenoAI is a free, open-source macOS app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings entirely on your device using local AI models. Built with whisper.cpp for transcription and Ollama for summarization, stenoAI ensures no data ever leaves your Mac. The app bundles all required dependencies including Ollama and ffmpeg, so there's no complex setup needed. With the Ask Steno feature, you can query your meeting content using natural language to quickly find key points, decisions, and action items. stenoAI offers multiple model options for both transcription and summarization, letting you balance speed and accuracy based on your hardware and meeting importance. Optimized for Apple Silicon, it can summarize a 5-minute meeting in just 2 seconds on an M1 Mac. Trusted by professionals at major companies, stenoAI is the ideal choice for anyone who needs reliable meeting intelligence without compromising on privacy.

Minimum macOS: 10.14 (Mojave)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

100% local transcription and summarization with no cloud dependency
Powered by whisper.cpp for on-device speech-to-text
AI summarization via Ollama with multiple model options
Ask Steno feature for natural language querying of meeting content
Bundled dependencies including Ollama and ffmpeg for easy setup
Multiple transcription models: small, base, and medium for different accuracy needs
Multiple summarization models including Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and DeepSeek
Google Calendar integration for automatic meeting naming
Custom save location for meeting recordings and notes
Optimized for Apple Silicon with 2-second summarization on M1
MIT-licensed open-source project
Privacy-first architecture ensuring no data leaves your device