Anarlog

Anarlog is an open-source, local-first macOS app for meeting assistance. It records system audio without requiring a bot to join the call, transcribing the audio on-device and converting rough notes into editable summaries. The software is deployed as a desktop application for users who want to automate their meeting documentation while maintaining complete control over their data.

Users manage their data locally, as the application saves transcripts and notes as Markdown files directly to the disk. This architecture allows users to inspect, search, and sync their records via external tools like Syncthing, Dropbox, iCloud, or Git without relying on a proprietary cloud backend. The tool supports a wide variety of large language model providers for processing notes, allowing users to choose between cloud-based APIs or fully local models.

Key features

• Local transcription that keeps audio data on the user machine
• Markdown file storage for easy searching and syncing
• Support for local LLMs via Ollama and LM Studio
• Integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and OpenRouter
• Compatibility with any OpenAI-compatible API
• No account requirements or user tracking
• MIT license allowing for forking and self-hosting

Built with TypeScript, React, Rust, and Tauri, Anarlog is designed for users who prioritize privacy and data ownership. By utilizing a local-first approach, it avoids cloud lock-in. The application is suitable for professionals, researchers, and students who need to transform rough meeting notes into structured summaries without sending sensitive audio files to a third-party server. The use of the Tauri framework ensures the application remains lightweight while providing the necessary system-level access for audio recording.

Anarlog serves as a privacy-focused utility for those who require automated meeting documentation and transcription while ensuring that all records remain as local files under their own sovereignty.