Panotti - Your Private Audio Assistant
Panotti is an AI-powered private audio assistant designed to capture, process, and optimize your audio workflows entirely on your device. It emphasizes privacy, offering local processing for capture, transcription, and meeting note generation with optional cloud integration and an extensible plugin architecture.
Overview
- Private audio capture and transcription processed entirely on your machine; your data never leaves your control.
- One-time purchase with no ongoing subscriptions or hidden fees.
- Open source API server (PanottiServer) with a plugin architecture for extensibility.
- Optional integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google services.
- Mac app available on the Mac App Store with a server option for flexible deployment.
- Aimed at transforming audio workflows for video conferencing, transcription, and more.
How It Works
- Install Panotti on macOS and optionally run PanottiServer.
- Capture audio locally (on-device processing).
- Transcribe and generate meeting notes or other AI-powered outcomes on your device.
- Optionally connect to cloud AI providers to extend capabilities.
- Leverage the extensible plugin system to customize workflows.
Platform & Architecture
- Desktop App + Server: Use the MacOS app and PanottiServer together for best results, or independently if needed.
- Open Source Server: PanottiServer provides a backend with a plugin system for customization.
- Extensible Plugins: Add or develop plugins to tailor audio processing and AI workflows.
Cloud Integration Options
- Optional use of cloud vendors such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google for enhanced capabilities.
- Local-first design by default, with optional online services for advanced features.
AI-Powered Workflows
- Audio capture, transcription, and meeting note generation powered by AI.
- Create custom workflows for scenarios like video conferencing, interviews, lectures, and podcasts.
- Build and deploy server-side plugins to automate routine audio tasks.
Getting Started
- Purchase: One-time purchase; no ongoing payments.
- Download: Mac App Store or download PanottiServer from GitHub for self-hosted setups.
- Community & Support: Join the Discord community for support, discussions, and updates.
Safety and Privacy Considerations
- Local processing prioritizes privacy by keeping data on-device by default.
- When opting into cloud integrations, data may be processed by cloud providers depending on plugin usage and configurations.
Core Features
- Local-first audio capture, transcription, and note generation (data stays on your device)
- One-time purchase with no recurring fees
- Open-source PanottiServer with a plugin architecture for extensibility
- Optional cloud integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google
- Mac App Store availability for easy installation
- Separate server mode for flexible deployment
- Plugins and extensibility to tailor AI workflows
- Active community and support channels (Discord)