> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anarlog.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Anarlog

> Record a meeting, take notes, and leave with a clear summary.

Anarlog records your microphone and computer audio without joining the call as a bot. Each meeting stays together as an editable memo, transcript, and summary.

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  <Card title="Try your first meeting" icon="play" href="/quickstart">
    Use the private demo in Anarlog, then record a real meeting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Install the desktop app" icon="download" href="/desktop-installation">
    Choose the right build for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Record a meeting" icon="microphone" href="/meetings">
    Start from your calendar or from a new note.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review and export" icon="file-lines" href="/notes">
    Work with your memo, summary, transcript, and exports.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose your AI" icon="sparkles" href="/ai-setup">
    Use Anarlog Cloud, your own provider, or local models.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Popular questions

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  <Card title="What languages does Anarlog support?" icon="language" href="/help#supported-languages">
    See the Settings language list and which models cover it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How do I compare transcription costs?" icon="coins" href="/help#compare-transcription-costs">
    See on-device, Anarlog Cloud, and bring-your-own-key pricing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How can I use on-device models?" icon="hard-drive" href="/help#use-on-device-models">
    Use Soniqo, Apple Speech, a whisper.cpp `.bin`, or a Deepgram-compatible local server.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Is there a local model for hour-long calls?" icon="hourglass" href="/help#local-model-hour-long-calls">
    Use Soniqo Parakeet Batch on Apple Silicon, or a hosted after-recording model.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Which models does Anarlog use?" icon="microchip" href="/models-and-providers">
    See the current cloud routes, on-device models, and bring-your-own-provider behavior.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Can I use Anarlog offline?" icon="wifi-slash" href="/offline">
    Record, transcribe, summarize, and chat with local models.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Where is my data stored?" icon="hard-drive" href="/data-and-privacy">
    See what stays local and what hosted features receive.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Can I import a recording?" icon="file-arrow-up" href="/import-recordings">
    Create a meeting note from audio, SRT, or VTT files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How do I improve summaries?" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/customize-summaries">
    Use templates, instructions, languages, and your dictionary.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Can I share a meeting?" icon="share-nodes" href="/sharing">
    Invite people, send a recap, or share a view-only link.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Can I import my meeting history?" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/imports">
    Bring supported exports from another meeting assistant.
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[Browse all common questions →](/help)

## The short version

1. Open a calendar event or create a note.
2. Click **Join & record** or **Record**.
3. Take rough notes in **Memos** while Anarlog listens.
4. Stop listening, then review **Summary** and **Transcript**.

Your app data is stored locally by default. Hosted AI, sync, sharing, connected calendars, and the optional Cloud API send the content needed for the feature you choose. See [Data, privacy, and retention](/data-and-privacy) for the exact boundaries.

<Note>
  New to Anarlog? Open the **Welcome to Anarlog** note and click **Join & record**. It uses a private, prerecorded demo meeting.
</Note>


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