Granola
New⚡ Productivity
AI meeting assistant that records audio locally on your device and intelligently merges your own sparse notes with AI-generated transcripts — no bot ever joins the call. This privacy-first approach makes it ideal for confidential meetings, legal discussions, and any situation where you want AI-powered notes without inviting a third-party bot into sensitive conversations.
Getting Started with Granola
Step-by-step setup guide
- 1Visit granola.ai and sign up for an account.
- 2Download the Granola desktop app (currently macOS only).
- 3Open the app and grant calendar and microphone permissions.
- 4Granola automatically detects meetings from your calendar — click 'Start Recording' to begin capturing.
- 5After the meeting, Granola generates structured notes with discussion points and action items.
Key Features
What Granola offers
Local-First Recording
All recording happens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to the cloud. No bot joins your meeting.
Smart Note Generation
Post-meeting structured notes are auto-generated with discussion topics, key decisions, and to-do items.
Personal Note Fusion
Take your own notes during the meeting — Granola intelligently merges your highlights with AI transcription.
Calendar Integration
Auto-syncs with your calendar to detect all meetings — no manual creation needed.