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6/25/2026
How to Run a Private AI Meeting Notetaker (Zoom and Google Meet, On-Device)

How to Run a Private AI Meeting Notetaker (Zoom and Google Meet, On-Device)

Short summary

Off Grid AI Desktop is a free, open-source meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes calls locally on Mac/PC with zero cloud uploads or vendor accounts. It uses Whisper for transcription and local LLMs for summaries, offering a privacy-first alternative to Otter and Fireflies. Setup takes minutes via GitHub clone, with transparent on-screen recording and full offline capability.

  • •Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings locally with zero cloud uploads or per-minute fees
  • •Free, open-source (AGPL-3.0), auditable code, runs offline on macOS and Windows
  • •Visible recording indicator and user-controlled consent design prioritize transparency over hidden background processing

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