Show HN: Trace – Offline Mac meeting transcripts you can flag mid-call
a day ago
- #macOS-app
- #on-device-privacy
- #speech-transcription
- Trace is a local speech model that runs entirely on-device with no servers, accounts, or data leaving your Mac.
- It transcribes microphone and system audio locally into markdown with flagged moments inline, requiring macOS 14 and Apple silicon.
- A keystroke (K) brings Trace up over any app like Zoom or Slack for real-time note-taking without leaving the meeting.
- Access a live transcript of the last two minutes with flagged moments via ?, all processed on-device with no uploads.
- Export transcripts to tools like Notion, Obsidian, or AI services for summarization, with sessions accessible from the menu bar.
- Recordings save as plain audio and markdown in Finder, allowing easy management, versioning, or deletion.
- Calendar integration auto-titles recordings and provides reminders, with speaker identification for participants.
- No servers, API keys, accounts, or telemetry are used, ensuring all data stays on your machine, even offline.
- Permissions are limited to system audio recording, with no screen access, focusing on privacy and convenience.