> ## 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.

# Use Anarlog offline

> Prepare local transcription and intelligence models before working without a network connection.

Anarlog can record meetings and manage notes without an internet connection. To transcribe, summarize, and chat offline, configure local models before you disconnect.

## What works without the internet

* Create and edit notes.
* Record and play meeting audio.
* Export memos, summaries, and transcripts already on your computer.
* Transcribe with a downloaded on-device model on a supported Apple Silicon Mac.
* Generate summaries and chat with a local LM Studio or Ollama server.

Hosted models, Google and Outlook calendar sync, cloud sync, and share links need a network connection.

## Prepare offline transcription

1. Open **Settings → Transcription**.
2. Download a supported on-device model.
3. Select it under **Model being used**.
4. Run a short test recording before going offline.

The model's **Live** or **After recording** label tells you when text will appear. On-device model availability depends on your Mac and the current Anarlog release.

## Prepare offline summaries and chat

Use [LM Studio](https://lmstudio.ai/download) or [Ollama](https://ollama.com/download) as your local Intelligence provider. Download the model in advance, start the local server, and select that model in **Settings → Intelligence**.

Anarlog must be able to reach the local server while you work. The server can run on the same computer without internet access.

## Check that nothing uses a hosted provider

Before a sensitive meeting, confirm both selections:

* **Settings → Transcription → Model being used** points to an on-device model.
* **Settings → Intelligence → Model being used** points to LM Studio or Ollama.

Choosing a local model for only one setting does not make the other setting local. See [Data, privacy, and retention](/data-and-privacy) for what each provider receives.