Strandweave

Apply to test Strandweave for Mac.

The first public download is still being prepared. Apply for the beta to test Strandweave with real work and help shape the release.

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System requirements

Operating system
macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Chip
Apple Silicon targeted. Intel Mac compatibility is not confirmed for the current release.
Permissions
Microphone access required for recording.
Transcription
Local Whisper runtime and bundled model used for offline transcription.
Network
Core recording/transcription is local. Licence validation, update checks, optional BYOK cloud summaries and consent-gated analytics may use the network.

How meeting audio capture works

Strandweave records the audio input you choose. For in-person or speakerphone calls, select your Mac's built-in microphone or another microphone and capture the sound in the room.

For a clean, direct recording of a call playing on your Mac, route system audio through BlackHole or another virtual audio device. This is optional, but avoids relying on sound played through speakers.

Zoom and Webex detection can offer a prompt to start recording. Strandweave never joins the call and never starts recording without your action.

See the system-audio setup guide →

If your beta application is selected

  1. Open the installer

    Open the downloaded file and drag Strandweave to your Applications folder.

  2. Complete first-run setup

    Review the recording responsibility notice and EULA, confirm the local storage folder, then grant Microphone access the first time you record.

  3. Start a recording or import audio

    Create a new session and start recording from your microphone, or import an existing audio or video file using Import Audio/Video.

  4. Enter your licence key

    If you have purchased Local Pro, enter your key in-app. You can also start the 14-day Local Pro trial without payment details before activating.

Need help? Visit the getting started guide or contact support .

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