Show HN: Parrot – Open-Source Smart Meeting Recorder with Co-Pilot on Mac
8 hours ago
- Parrot is a free, open-source Mac meeting recorder with a live copilot that assists during calls using your own documents.
- Audio stays entirely on your Mac; no bot joins meetings, and it works with any sound source like Zoom, Meet, Teams, or phone.
- Transcription, speaker detection, and document processing run locally by default, with optional cloud AI (Claude, OpenAI, etc.) for enhanced features.
- Profiles tailor the copilot's behavior and post-call reports for different call types (sales, interview, etc.) and allow custom rules.
- Privacy is paramount: fully on-device operation possible, no telemetry, no account required, and users control what data leaves their Mac.
- Post-call reports include summaries, action items, coaching, talk balance, and speaker names, all linked to transcript timestamps.
- Parrot integrates with Claude Desktop, Obsidian, and other tools, and supports custom vocabulary, keyboard shortcuts, and automatic updates.
- The app is built by a solo developer, is thoroughly documented, and invites community contributions via GitHub.