fastrepl/anarlog

What it solves

Anarlog is a privacy-focused meeting notepad that allows users to capture and transcribe meeting audio without needing to invite a bot to the call. It solves the problem of privacy concerns and security reviews by keeping data local-first and avoiding the presence of an external bot in participant lists.

How it works

The application captures audio directly from the device and stores sessions, notes, and transcripts in a local SQLite database. It separates the transcription process from the the language model used for summaries and chat. Users can choose between on-device models (on supported Macs) or external providers. For intelligence features like summaries and chat, users can bring their own AI via API keys or local servers like Ollama, LM Studio, or Unsloth.

Who it’s for

It is designed for professionals who want AI-powered meeting notes without sending their conversations to the cloud, and for those who need to pass strict corporate security reviews.

Highlights

• No-bot capture: Captures audio directly on thedevice, so no bot joins the meeting call.
• Local-first architecture: Uses local SQLite and plain files for storage, with cloud sync being an optional opt-in feature.
• Flexible AI providers: Supports local LLMs via OpenAI-compatible servers or hosted providers.
• Open source: The community application is MIT-licensed and forkable.
• Exportable data: Allows exporting notes as Markdown files.