ParrotScribe

ParrotScribe - Local Transcription & Privacy-First Audio Capture

ParrotScribe is a professional-grade local transcription tool designed for macOS. Powered by WhisperKit and optimized for the Apple Neural Engine, it features 100% on-device processing, ensuring that no audio or text ever leaves your machine. You decide where your data goes - local models, cloud APIs, or nowhere at all. Key features include a powerful CLI for terminal-based workflows, unlimited transcription with no per-minute fees, and seamless integration with other developer tools and LLMs via the TOON standard. Ideal for users seeking a private, secure, and composable alternative to MacWhisper, Aiko, or cloud-based transcription services like Otter.ai, Fireflies, or Rewind.

Capture every word. No cloud. Pure privacy.

Lex the parrot mascot with quill and headphones, writing on a cyberscroll

On-device transcription means you decide where your data goes. Local models, cloud APIs, or nowhere at all.

Powered by Apple’s Neural Engine. Your audio never leaves your device.

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Conversations in the Pipeline

Agents don’t click buttons. They pipe, parse, and compose. ParrotScribe brings every conversation into the pipeline.

Terminal - pscribe
$pscribe start
# Start transcribing both the microphone and system audio
$pscribe stop
# Stop transcribing
$pscribe tail -f | llm "follow this meeting and help me answer any questions"
# Pipe to your favorite LLM
Unix-like

Pipes, redirects, and scripts

MCP Server

Real-time and historical access for AI agents

Composable

Build it into any workflow

Lex the parrot in flight with quill

From Sound to Signal

Three steps from spoken word to composable data.

1

Install

Download, grant permissions, done. ParrotScribe runs quietly in your system tray, ready when you are.

2

Capture

Start recording with a click, a keybinding, or `pscribe start`. ParrotScribe captures both sides - your mic and system audio simultaneously.

3

Compose

Pipe transcripts to LLMs, stream to stdout, route to any workflow. Native output in Token-Oriented Object Notation.

Lex the parrot writing on a cyberscroll, representing the transcription workflow

Pricing

One-time purchase. No subscription. Unlimited transcription.

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1 Device

$49$19

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  • Unlimited transcription
  • No per-minute fees
  • No usage caps
  • On-device processing

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2 Devices

$59$27

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$69$33

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  • Unlimited transcription
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What's Included

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Complete Privacy

Privacy by Architecture. Audio stays on your Mac because the app is designed that way. No cloud APIs. No data harvesting.

Universal Capture

Native Core Audio Taps support. I refuse to sell hacky workarounds. Captures microphone and system audio simultaneously without virtual drivers.

Always Ready

Lives quietly in your system tray. Starts with your Mac. Zero friction to begin capturing. Always-on transcription when you need it.

Composable by Design

AI-Native Data. I believe your data should be as useful to your machines as it is to you. TOON standard output for maximum token efficiency.

AI Agent Integration

Open-source MCP server lets Opencode, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other MCP-compatible tools access real-time and historical transcripts. MIT licensed.

My Standards

The philosophy behind the build.

Privacy by Architecture

I don’t rely on a privacy policy to protect your data; I rely on the architecture. Audio stays on your Mac because the app is designed that way.

Native Capture

I refuse to sell hacky workarounds. While others tell you to install third-party drivers, I spent the time to build native support for macOS 15. It was harder to build, but it’s a better product.

AI-Native Data

I believe your data should be as useful to your machines as it is to you, because I want you to become more useful in the era of AI. Implementing the TOON standard ensures your transcripts are ready for AI workflows without wasting tokens.

Apple Silicon First

I don't support older Intel Macs because I won't compromise on the experience. If it can't be fast, silent, and private, I won't ship it.

Ownership

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of renting my tools. You buy ParrotScribe, and you own that major version. As simple as it used to be. Will it stay this way for future major versions? I certainly intend for it to.