A Local Cluely Clone That Hides from the Dock

What it does Natively is a desktop AI assistant for macOS and Windows that transcribes meetings in real time, summarizes conversation context, and suggests responses during high-stakes calls or interviews. It captures system audio and microphone input through separate Rust-backed pipelines, performs screenshot OCR, and stores transcripts in a local SQLite database with vector search. You can run it fully offline via Ollama or plug in your own API keys for cloud LLMs.

The interesting bit It began as a pixel-perfect recreation of Cluely’s interface—same shortcuts, same overlay—then replaced the cloud backend with a native audio stack using zero-copy ABI transfers. That local-first architecture is how it claims sub-500 ms latency while keeping meeting memory and history entirely on your machine.

Key highlights

• Dual-channel audio capture isolates system sound from your microphone to cut room noise.
• Local RAG memory uses SQLite vector search so you can ask questions about past meetings without external services.
• Stealth mode hides the app from the dock and disguises its process name during screen sharing.
• BYOK support for GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama, plus fully offline operation via Ollama.
• A rich dashboard for searching and exporting history instead of just a floating widget.

Caveats

• The README is packed with unverified competitor claims and SEO keyword spam.
• User testimonials mention a “premium license,” suggesting a freemium model beneath the “$0” pitch.
• The interview-cheating and “undetectable” positioning is explicit in the source material and may be a dealbreaker for some.

Verdict Good for developers who need a self-hosted, air-gapped meeting assistant. Skip it if you want a polished SaaS with support, or if the interview-copilot ethics make you uncomfortable.