Minutehand is a minimalist macOS menu-bar application designed specifically to feed clean meeting transcripts directly to your AI agents. Unlike traditional meeting assistants, Minutehand records your meetings locally without sending an awkward bot to join your video calls.

Instead of locking you into proprietary platforms or generating unnecessary summaries you have to sift through, Minutehand saves clean Markdown transcripts straight into a folder that your personal AI agent already monitors. With no account setup, no subscription, and no recurring fees, it offers a streamlined, privacy-respecting workflow for power users.

The app operates via your own Deepgram API key, allowing you to take advantage of Deepgram's $200 free credit—which translates to over 300 hours of high-quality transcription. Say goodbye to manual copy-pasting and integrate your meetings seamlessly into your AI-driven workflows.

Pros of Minutehand

No awkward bots join your video calls
Saves output as clean Markdown files directly into your AI agent's folder
No subscription or account setup required
Uses your own Deepgram key with access to over 300 hours of free transcription credit

Cons of Minutehand

Limited to macOS as a menu-bar application
Requires setting up your own Deepgram API key
Does not include built-in AI summaries (designed strictly for raw transcripts)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Minutehand record meetings?

Minutehand is a minimalist macOS menu-bar app that records your meetings locally. Crucially, no third-party bot ever joins your call.

Do I need a subscription to use Minutehand?

No. Minutehand requires no account setup and has no subscription fees. Transcription is powered by your own Deepgram key, letting you utilize Deepgram's free credit.

Where do the meeting transcripts go?

Minutehand files a clean Markdown transcript directly into a local folder that your AI agent already reads, eliminating the need to manually copy-paste transcripts.