Minutes
Transcribe meetings, voice memos, and dictation locally into searchable Markdown files. Works with any AI via MCP for private, owned conversation memory.
Minutes is a local-first conversation memory app that turns meetings, calls, voice memos, and dictation into durable Markdown files on your machine. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud—transcription and storage happen entirely on your device.
Key Features
- Local Transcription: Capture and transcribe audio entirely on your device with no cloud uploads
- Plain Markdown Output: Generates readable Markdown files that work without Minutes (grep-friendly)
- AI Integration: Works with any MCP client (Claude, Codex, Gemini) for AI-powered recall
- Voice Dictation: Hotkey-based dictation that appends to your daily notes
- Cross-Platform: Available as desktop app (Mac/Windows) and CLI tool
- No Account Required: Zero setup—just download and start recording
- Fast Search: Instant recall of decisions and action items from your conversation history
- Open Source: MIT-licensed with community contributions
Tech / Self-Hosting
Minutes runs entirely on your local machine with optional MCP server integration. The desktop app includes a built-in speech model for transcription. Installation options include:
- Homebrew (Mac):
brew install --cask silverstein/tap/minutes - Homebrew CLI:
brew install minutes - MCP Server:
npx minutes-mcp - Windows installer available via GitHub releases
The app requires no external services or API keys, making it fully self-contained and privacy-preserving.