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BuildBetter Local Recorder
The BuildBetter Local Recorder is a privacy-first desktop application for macOS that records your meetings, provides live transcription, and offers AI-powered features—all running entirely on your device.100% Local
All processing happens on your Mac. Your audio never leaves your computer.
100% Private
No cloud uploads, no data collection, no accounts required.
100% Free
Full-featured with no subscription or payment needed.
Key Features
Smart Meeting Detection
Smart Meeting Detection
Automatically detects when you join meetings on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Discord, and more. Can auto-start recording when meetings are detected.
Live Transcription
Live Transcription
Real-time speech-to-text using Whisper AI running locally on your Mac. See what’s being said as it happens.
Local AI Chat
Local AI Chat
Ask questions about your recordings using a local LLM (Llama 3.2). Get summaries, extract action items, or search through transcripts—all without internet.
Notes & Annotations
Notes & Annotations
Take timestamped notes during recordings. Notes are automatically saved and linked to specific moments in your recording.
Recording Playback
Recording Playback
Play back your recordings with synced transcripts. Click on any part of the transcript to jump to that moment.
Optional BuildBetter Sync
Optional BuildBetter Sync
Optionally connect to your BuildBetter account to sync recordings to the cloud for team sharing and advanced analysis.
System Requirements
Operating System
macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
Processor
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) recommended for best AI performance
Storage
~2GB for app + AI models
RAM
8GB minimum, 16GB recommended for AI features
How It Works
- Capture - Records both your microphone and system audio (what others say on calls)
- Transcribe - Whisper AI converts speech to text in real-time
- Store - Everything saved locally in your Documents folder
- Analyze - Ask the local AI questions about your recordings
Privacy Commitment
Your data stays on your device. We don’t collect telemetry, require sign-in, or upload anything to servers. The only exception is if you explicitly choose to sync with BuildBetter cloud services.
| What We Don’t Do | What You Control |
|---|---|
| No audio uploads | Choose what to record |
| No transcript uploads | Delete recordings anytime |
| No usage tracking | Optional cloud sync |
| No account required | Export your data freely |