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Hyprnote is now Char.
AI Notepad for Meetings—No Strings Attached.
No forced cloud. No data held hostage. No bots in your meetings.
Zero lock-in
Choose your preferred STT and LLM provider. Cloud or local.
You own your data
Plain markdown files on your device. Works with any tool.
Just works
A simple, familiar notepad, real-time transcription, and AI summaries.
How it works
While you take notes, Char listens and keeps track of everything that happens during the meeting.
ui update - moble
api
new dash - urgnet
a/b tst next wk
After the meeting is over, Char combines your notes with transcripts to create a perfect summary.
Mobile UI Update and API Adjustments
- Sarah presented the new mobile UI update, which includes a streamlined navigation bar and improved button placements for better accessibility.
- Ben confirmed that API adjustments are needed to support dynamic UI changes, particularly for fetching personalized user data more efficiently.
- The UI update will be implemented in phases, starting with core navigation improvements. Ben will ensure API modifications are completed before development begins.
New Dashboard – Urgent Priority
- Alice emphasized that the new analytics dashboard must be prioritized due to increasing stakeholder demand.
- The new dashboard will feature real-time user engagement metrics and a customizable reporting system.
While you take notes, Char listens and keeps track of everything that happens during the meeting.
ui update - moble
api
new dash - urgnet
a/b tst next wk
After the meeting is over, Char combines your notes with transcripts to create a perfect summary.
Mobile UI Update and API Adjustments
- Sarah presented the new mobile UI update, which includes a streamlined navigation bar and improved button placements for better accessibility.
- Ben confirmed that API adjustments are needed to support dynamic UI changes, particularly for fetching personalized user data more efficiently.
- The UI update will be implemented in phases, starting with core navigation improvements. Ben will ensure API modifications are completed before development begins.
New Dashboard – Urgent Priority
- Alice emphasized that the new analytics dashboard must be prioritized due to increasing stakeholder demand.
- The new dashboard will feature real-time user engagement metrics and a customizable reporting system.
- Ben mentioned that backend infrastructure needs optimization to handle real-time data processing.
- Mark stressed that the dashboard launch should align with marketing efforts to maximize user adoption.
- Development will start immediately, and a basic prototype must be ready for stakeholder review next week.
Secure by Design
No bots
Captures system audio—no bots join your calls.
Fully local option
Audio, transcripts, and notes stay on your device as files.
No bots
Captures system audio—no bots join your calls.
Fully local option
Audio, transcripts, and notes stay on your device as files.
Loved by professionals at
Dear Hyprnote Team, I wanted to take a moment to commend you on the impressive work you've done with Hyprnote. Your commitment to privacy, on-device AI, and transparency is truly refreshing in today's software landscape. The fact that all transcription and summarization happens locally and live!—without compromising data security—makes Hyprnote a standout solution, especially for those of us in compliance-sensitive environments. The live transcription is key for me. It saves a landmark step to transcribe each note myself using macwhisper. Much more handy they way you all do this. The Calendar function is cool too. I am a telephysician and my notes are much more quickly done. Seeing 6-8 patients daily and tested it yesteday. So yes, my job is session heavy. Add to that being in psychiatry where document making sessions become voluminous, my flow is AI dependent to make reports stand out. Accuracy is key for patient care. Hyprnote is now part of that process. Thank you for your dedication and for building a tool that not only saves time, but also gives peace of mind. I look forward to seeing Hyprnote continue to evolve Cheers!
Guys at Char are wild. Had a call with John Jeong about their product (privacy-first AI notepad). Next day? They already shipped a first version of the context feature we discussed 🤯 24 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. A conversation turned into production As Product Engineer at Waveful, where we also prioritize rapid execution, I deeply respect this level of speed. The ability to ship this fast while maintaining quality, is what separates great teams from the rest 🔥 Btw give an eye to Hyprnote: 100% local AI processing Zero cloud dependency Real privacy Almost daily releases Their repo: https://lnkd.in/dKCtxkA3 (mac only rn but they're releasing for windows very soon) Been using it for daily tasks, even simple note-taking is GREAT because I can review everything late, make action points etc. Mad respect to the team. This is how you build in 2025. 🚀
Dear Hyprnote Team, I wanted to take a moment to commend you on the impressive work you've done with Hyprnote. Your commitment to privacy, on-device AI, and transparency is truly refreshing in today's software landscape. The fact that all transcription and summarization happens locally and live!—without compromising data security—makes Hyprnote a standout solution, especially for those of us in compliance-sensitive environments. The live transcription is key for me. It saves a landmark step to transcribe each note myself using macwhisper. Much more handy they way you all do this. The Calendar function is cool too. I am a telephysician and my notes are much more quickly done. Seeing 6-8 patients daily and tested it yesteday. So yes, my job is session heavy. Add to that being in psychiatry where document making sessions become voluminous, my flow is AI dependent to make reports stand out. Accuracy is key for patient care. Hyprnote is now part of that process. Thank you for your dedication and for building a tool that not only saves time, but also gives peace of mind. I look forward to seeing Hyprnote continue to evolve Cheers!
Guys at Char are wild. Had a call with John Jeong about their product (privacy-first AI notepad). Next day? They already shipped a first version of the context feature we discussed 🤯 24 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. A conversation turned into production As Product Engineer at Waveful, where we also prioritize rapid execution, I deeply respect this level of speed. The ability to ship this fast while maintaining quality, is what separates great teams from the rest 🔥 Btw give an eye to Hyprnote: 100% local AI processing Zero cloud dependency Real privacy Almost daily releases Their repo: https://lnkd.in/dKCtxkA3 (mac only rn but they're releasing for windows very soon) Been using it for daily tasks, even simple note-taking is GREAT because I can review everything late, make action points etc. Mad respect to the team. This is how you build in 2025. 🚀
Works like charm
Super simple and easy to use with its clean interface. And it's getting better with every update — every single week.
Real-time transcription
While you take notes, Char listens and generates a live transcript
AI summary
Char combines your notes and the transcript to create a perfect summary
AI Chat
Use natural language to get answers pulled directly from your transcript
Floating panel
Overlay to quick access recording controls during calls
Keyboard shortcuts
Navigate and format quickly without touching your mouse
Real-time transcription
While you take notes, Char listens and generates a live transcript
AI summary
Char combines your notes and the transcript to create a perfect summary
AI Chat
Use natural language to get answers pulled directly from your transcript
Floating panel
Overlay to quick access recording controls during calls
Keyboard shortcuts
Navigate and format quickly without touching your mouse
A template for every meeting
Char adapts to how you work with customizable templates for any meeting type
Sales
Close deals with organized discovery and follow-ups
Sales Discovery Call, Client Kickoff, Investor Pitch
Product
Build the right things with clear alignment
Product Roadmap Review, Brainstorming Session, Project Kickoff
Engineering
Ship faster with focused technical discussions
Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Technical Design Review
Sales
Close deals with organized discovery and follow-ups
Sales Discovery Call, Client Kickoff, Investor Pitch
Product
Build the right things with clear alignment
Product Roadmap Review, Brainstorming Session, Project Kickoff
Engineering
Ship faster with focused technical discussions
Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Technical Design Review
Open source
Char values privacy and community, so it's been transparent from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does Char support?
45+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and more.
Can I import existing recordings?
Yes. Upload audio files or transcripts to turn them into searchable, summarized notes.
Does Char train AI models on my data?
No. Char does not use your recordings, transcripts, or notes to train AI models. When using cloud providers, your data is processed according to their privacy policies, but Char itself never collects or uses your data for training.
Is Char safe?
Char doesn't store your conversations. Every meeting audio, transcript, and note is a file on your computer. You decide if your data ever leaves your device.
How is Char different from other AI note-takers?
Plain markdown files instead of proprietary databases. System audio capture instead of meeting bots. Your choice of AI provider instead of vendor lock-in. Open source instead of a black box.
Our manifesto
We believe in the power of notetaking, not notetakers. Meetings should be moments of presence, not passive attendance. If you are not adding value, your time is better spent elsewhere for you and your team.
Char exists to preserve what makes us human: conversations that spark ideas, collaborations that move work forward. We build tools that amplify human agency, not replace it. No ghost bots. No silent note lurkers. Just people, thinking together.
We stand with those who value real connection and purposeful collaboration.
Char
John Jeong, Yujong Lee
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