Natively is a local-first, open-source-like meeting assistant that runs on-device, offering real-time transcription, multiple AI personas, local memory, and offline operation. It targets personal/non-commercial use with source-available licensing and emphasizes privacy by keeping data on-device.
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What it is
Natively — Personal-Use Source AI Interview Copilot & Meeting Assistant. The project positions itself as a free, source-available Cluely clone that runs locally and supports any LLM, with on-device Whisper STT and offline capability. The README highlights features aimed at real-time transcription, meeting notes, and privacy, including local RAG memory and stealth modes.
How it works
- Local audio capture and on-device STT using Whisper models and hardware acceleration.
- Separate pipelines for system audio and microphone input (dual-channel intelligence).
- Local RAG memory using SQLite vector search for context recall.
- Reference files (PDF/DOCX/TXT) integrated as real-time context.
- Modes Manager with multiple AI personas and custom system prompts.
- Rolling context memory and a full dashboard to manage/export history.
- Fully offline capability using local models (Ollama) and on-device inference.
Getting started
- The README implies downloadable macOS and Windows builds via releases. The badges show Download-macOS and Download-Windows, and Notes specify system requirements: macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) or Windows 10/11.
- It references an on-device/locally-run setup with BYOK (bring your own keys) and source-available licensing.
- The README text includes numerous features (e.g., “Native Audio Capture (<500ms)”, “Local Whisper STT (On-Device)”, “Custom Context & Notes”, “Live Follow-Up Resolution”). However, there is no explicit, single command sequence for installation in the truncated portion provided, so no exact install/usage commands can be quoted beyond what is present in the README excerpt.
Recent releases
- v2.7.0 (2026-06-05): next generation Profile Intelligence Routing, Live Follow-up resolution, eager Code UI expansion, DeepSeek AI integration, and robust performance tracing.
- v2.6.0 (2026-05-06): Massive Integration & Intelligence Update with Phone Link companion support.
- v2.5.0 (2026-04-18): Modes Manager with 7 personas and Custom Context, plus a 10-Minute Fr
- v2.4.0 (2026-04-11): 10-Minute Free Trial system, premium UI redesigns for plan selection, improved screenshot and audio device handling.
- v2.3.0 (2026-04-06): Auto-Language Detection for STT, revamped automated email ecosystem, production hardening for the Natively API.
Traction
- Stars: 2118
- Forks: 483
- Open issues: 82
- Language: TypeScript
- License: none listed
- Created: 2026-01-27
- Last push: 2026-08-04
Behind the repo
- Sponsored by Recall AI (note: banner link present)
- Demonstrates integration options and licensing for personal use with a focus on privacy and local operation.
Caveats
- License: none listed in the facts block.
- Age: Created 2026-01-27; last push 2026-08-04.
- The description includes a list of comparative claims about price, privacy, and data handling against competitors; these are claims rather than independently verifiable facts in this channel.