StageWhisper Lite

StageWhisper Lite

StageWhisper Lite is a free macOS app that transcribes calls and writes summaries and action items locally on your Mac, keeping audio and transcripts on-device and private while optionally handing the transcript to a user-run AI agent.

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StageWhisper Lite

StageWhisper Lite is a free, on-device Mac application that listens to your calls and writes summaries and action items locally. It is designed for users who want private, bot-free call notes: audio and transcripts stay on the user's Mac, nothing is uploaded to StageWhisper servers, and the app never joins the meeting as a bot. Lite can also hand the full call transcript to an AI agent you run locally or point at third-party agents such as OpenClaw or Hermes. The app is available as a direct macOS download and via Homebrew, and it is described as free and source-available.

StageWhisper Lite is free and source-available. On-device transcription, your own AI, a private overlay. Lite puts your AI in the room. Founders Edition gives it cards to play.

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Key Features

On-device transcription

Transcribes calls locally on your Mac so audio and transcripts remain on-device.

Local summaries and action items

Writes meeting summaries and action items directly on your machine; nothing is uploaded to StageWhisper servers.

Privacy and bot-free operation

Does not join calls as a bot and never speaks on the call; cards and notes are shown only on your machine.

Pass transcripts to your AI

Can hand the whole call to the assistant you already run (examples named: OpenClaw, Hermes, local models) via a local MCP server.

Easy install

Download for macOS or install via Homebrew: brew install --cask stagewhisperio/tap/stagewhisper.

Built-in on-device model

Ships with an on-device model that can be enabled in one click to provide coaching without requiring an external agent.

Source-available and free

Lite is described as free and source-available.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Lite is free: on-device transcription and local summaries with no account needed.

Lite

Free
  • On-device transcription
  • Audio and transcripts stay on your Mac
  • No account needed

Founders Edition

$99 once (or six payments of $16.50)
  • Live coaching cards during calls
  • Screen context (lets the AI read the screen with opt-in screenshots)
  • Persistent call memory for your agent
  • Playbooks you define

Use Cases

Private meeting notes

Automatically create summaries and action items from calls while keeping audio and transcripts on your Mac.

Feed transcripts to a local AI agent

Share encrypted, on-device transcripts with your own AI (OpenClaw, Hermes, local models) for further processing or automation.

Lightweight, bot-free note-taking

Use Lite as a simple notetaker that does not join meetings and provides local, persistent transcripts.

Integrations

Zoom

Works with Zoom meetings while running on your Mac (does not join as a bot).

Google Meet

Compatible with Google Meet while running locally on your Mac.

Microsoft Teams

Compatible with Microsoft Teams meetings while running on your machine.

Slack

Listed as compatible with Slack meetings and workflows.

OpenClaw, Hermes, Gemma, DeepSeek (bring-your-own AI)

Can point transcripts at user-run agents such as OpenClaw or Hermes, or use the included local model (Gemma).

Benefits

Strong privacy: audio and transcripts remain on your Mac and are not streamed to StageWhisper servers.
No meeting bot: the app does not join calls or speak, so nothing is introduced into the meeting.
Flexible AI integration: can hand transcripts to on-device models or user-run agents like OpenClaw and Hermes.

Limitations

Lite only listens and takes notes; it does not provide live coaching cards or suggestions while you are mid-sentence.
Lite does not read screen context or pull up dashboard data during the call (those features require Founders Edition).
Lite does not provide persistent call memory or playbook-driven coaching (these are Founders features).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Lite and Founders?
Lite transcribes calls on your Mac and hands transcripts to your AI with a private overlay; Founders adds live coaching cards mid-call, screen context, persistent call memory for your agent, playbooks, and direct support from the founder.
Does StageWhisper join my call as a bot?
No. It runs on your Mac, reads the audio, and shows cards on your screen only. It never joins the call and never speaks.
Where does my data go?
Your audio and screen stay on your Mac; they aren't streamed to StageWhisper servers. Transcripts are stored encrypted on your machine and can be read by your own agent.
Do I need my own AI agent?
No. StageWhisper ships with an on-device model you can turn on in one click. If you already run an agent, you can point StageWhisper at OpenClaw, Hermes, or other agents.
What does $99 buy, and what happens after 100 seats?
$99 once buys a lifetime license plus one year of feature upgrades and security updates. When the 100th founder seat is taken the price increases for later buyers; existing purchases are not changed.
How does the payment plan work?
The payment plan is six monthly payments of $16.50 totaling $99 with no interest; you get the app on the first payment.
Can I get a refund?
Run Founders Edition on real calls for 30 days. If it hasn't paid for itself, email the founder, get on a short call, and either they make it work for you or provide a full refund; you keep Lite either way.
I'm not technical. Can I set it up?
Yes. No code is required to use the built-in on-device model; if you want to use your own agent you can plug in OpenClaw or Hermes or grab plug-and-play OpenClaw from kilo.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Download the macOS app from the StageWhisper Lite download link or use Homebrew: brew install --cask stagewhisperio/tap/stagewhisper.
  2. 2 Open the app on your Mac (no account is required to use Lite) and enable the built-in on-device model if you want live, local coaching.
  3. 3 If you run your own AI agent, point StageWhisper at it (examples: OpenClaw, Hermes) so the app can share transcripts over the local MCP server.

Support

docs

Documentation available via the site (link labeled 'Read the docs').

email

Support and refund requests are handled by the founder via email (the page instructs users to email for refunds and setup help).

API

Available: Yes

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