Nōtare for Computer Use
Separate desktop beta downloads are available for Mac and Windows. Check the modes available in your installed version before use. Local models require compatible setup; cloud features require a connection.
Free beta · macOS 13 Ventura or later (Apple Silicon or Intel), or Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Not sure which Mac you have? Apple menu → About This Mac.
What you get on the desktop
Record & transcribe locally
Check microphone permission and the transcription modes available in your beta version. A local Whisper mode needs a compatible, ready model. If remote transcription is available and selected, audio is sent to a cloud provider.
Local AI summaries
Download open models (Qwen, Llama, Phi) and generate summaries, key points, action items, and risks with llama.cpp — subject to model and device compatibility on Windows.
Nōtare Link
Your computer becomes a private AI server for your iPhone. Pair the Nōtare iPhone app over Wi-Fi and use your computer's bigger models from your pocket — like a personal, private cloud.
Installing the beta
- macOS: open the .dmg and drag Nōtare into Applications. Windows: run the .exe installer.
- The beta isn't signed for distribution yet. On macOS, right-click the app → Open the first time. On Windows, click More info → Run anyway if SmartScreen appears. You only do this once.
- In the app, open Models to download a Whisper model (for transcription) and an AI model (for summaries).
- Have Nōtare Pro on your iPhone? Sign in with Apple in Settings to unlock cloud models on the desktop.
- Optional: turn on Nōtare Link in Settings and pair your iPhone using the 6-digit code.
Questions or issues? Contact us — beta feedback shapes what ships next.