Parrot

Parrot is an open-source AI meeting recorder for Mac that transcribes calls locally and suggests answers mid-call.

Parrot is an open-source AI meeting recorder and live assistant designed for macOS. It records audio directly from the Mac without sending a bot into meetings or uploading recordings to the cloud. The application transcribes speech, detects speakers, and indexes user documents locally using on-device models. Users can upload PDF, text, or markdown documents to serve as a knowledge base, and the assistant suggests answers and cites sources during live calls. Parrot supports various AI models including Ollama, Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini, while allowing users to choose local processing for privacy. It also offers customizable call profiles, speaker recognition, and automated post-call reports with coaching and talk-balance metrics.

Parrot at a glance

Best for: Support, Sales
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free plan
Released: September 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: openparrot.app

Key features

Records calls without a meeting bot
Transcribes audio locally on Mac
Suggests answers from documents mid-call
Detects speakers and remembers voiceprints
Provides customizable call profiles
Generates post-call summaries and reports
Supports local AI via Ollama or cloud models
Connects with calendar events

Use it for

Recording and transcribing sales discovery calls
Running investor pitches with tailored AI assistance
Answering client questions using internal documents
Tracking meeting action items and commitments
Analyzing talk balance and call coaching feedback

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Meetily — It keeps all transcription and audio processing 100% local on your device.
Tech blog — Runs locally with open-microphone barge-in and no cloud dependency.
ThunderPhone — Record-setting accuracy and lower prices starting at 2 cents per minute.
Convo — Coaches reps live on calls and surfaces the right responses in real time.

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