Groupthink Private Desktop Recording captures audio directly from your computer for meetings, calls, and other audio sources. This tool provides secure recordings without requiring a meeting bot.
Why Use Private Desktop Recording
Private Desktop Recording offers several advantages:
- No Bot Required - Record your microphone and system audio directly without the Groupthink bot joining your Zoom, Meet, or Teams call
- Private Experience - Your use of Groupthink's transcription and note-taking capabilities remains invisible to other meeting participants
- Powerful AI Integration - Access all of Groupthink's AI features for meeting notes and analysis
Warning - It is the user's reponsibility to comply with local recording laws.
Warning - Private Desktop Recording captures ALL system audio. Background media such as videos or music will be included in your recording. Also note that if your microphone is muted in your video conferencing app, it will still be recorded by Groupthink. Be mindful of what audio sources are active during recording.
System Requirements
- Current Support: macOS 14.4+ on Apple Silicon only
- Coming Soon: Windows version
Installation
- Download and setup the Groupthink desktop application
- For more details on the installation process see the Groupthink Desktop App Setup Instructions
Starting Your First Recording
- Open the Groupthink desktop application
- Click the "+ Meeting" button in the top left corner
- Select "Privately Recorded Meeting"
- Your meeting recording will begin immediately
- When prompted, accept the macOS permission requests for microphone and system audio access
Managing Your Recordings
Private recordings are handled the same way as other meetings:
- Access all recordings from your meeting recaps page
- View transcripts, notes, and summaries generated by Groupthink AI
- Share recordings and notes with team members as needed
For troubleshooting assistance, please see our Troubleshooting Private Desktop Recording guide.