LibreAI / Audio / Parrot
// audio ยท turantekin/Parrot

Parrot

Meeting recorder designed for your Mac with a live AI copilot.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 96 starsโ‘‚ 21 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

Parrot is an open-source audio project by turantekin (turantekin/Parrot on GitHub). It has 96 GitHub stars and 21 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

GitHub stars
96
Forks
21
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 2026
Category
Audio
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  2. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want Parrot to do first โ€” meeting recorder designed for your Mac with a live AI copilot. On-devi.

// features

Why people love it

Ai Copilot

Working ai copilot support built in.

Call Recording

Working call recording support built in.

Claude integration

Works with Anthropic Claude models.

Local-first design

Your data stays on your machine.

Swift native

Feels native on Apple platforms.

GPL-3.0 license

Free to use; derivatives stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/turantekin/Parrot.git
    cd parrot
  2. Step 2 โ€” Build

    Build the Swift package.

    swift build
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Run the built product.

    .build/debug/app  # product name may vary
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is Parrot free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is GPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use Parrot?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run Parrot on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is Parrot licensed?

It is released under GPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Does it work without the internet?

That depends on the feature. Local-capable parts run offline; anything calling a cloud API needs a connection. Check the docs.

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Get Parrot

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.