Meetily

Meetily is an open-source, self-hosted web app and server that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. It is designed as a privacy-focused tool that processes data on the local machine rather than in the cloud, making it suitable for professionals in legal, healthcare, and defense sectors who require complete data sovereignty and control over sensitive information.

The software is deployed as a cross-platform desktop application for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It captures both microphone and system audio simultaneously and provides real-time transcription and AI-generated summaries. By avoiding cloud uploads, the application removes the risks associated with third-party data storage and unauthorized access to confidential conversations.

Key features

• Local transcription using Whisper or Parakeet models
• Real-time meeting transcription as conversations happen
• AI-powered summaries via Ollama, Claude, Groq, or OpenRouter
• Support for custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints
• GPU acceleration for Apple Silicon, NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel
• Import and re-transcription of existing audio files
• Simultaneous capture of microphone and system audio with intelligent ducking
• Local storage of all recordings, models, and transcripts

Meetily uses a Tauri architecture with a Rust backend to handle core logic and a Next.js frontend for the user interface. It is built for users who need to maintain GDPR and HIPAA compliance by keeping sensitive discussions on their own infrastructure. The software supports various AI providers, with Ollama recommended for a fully local experience. The system includes built-in hardware acceleration that is enabled at build time, ensuring that transcription and summarization tasks are handled efficiently by the local GPU.

This tool serves as a local-first utility for individuals and enterprises seeking a secure meeting intelligence solution.