Granola?

YESA focused first version is a sensible AI-assisted build. Keep the first release narrow and polish the workflow people repeat.

BUILD FIRST

One defined user and a repeatable end-to-end job
A small, clear data model with sign-in only if it is genuinely needed
Loading, empty, error, and success states that make the workflow feel complete

LEAVE FOR LATER

Large integration marketplaces
Multi-region scale and enterprise administration
Every power-user setting from the established product

RESEARCH NOTES

What this tool actually does.

Checked 2026-09-06

Granola is a desktop and mobile meeting-notes app that captures microphone and system audio when the user starts a note, transcribes it, and turns the transcript plus raw notes and calendar context into editable AI-enhanced notes. Notes are private by default and can be exported or shared to tools such as Slack and Notion.

SOURCES

RESEARCHED BUILD PROMPT

Give this to your coding agent.

Build a focused, local-first meeting-notes companion for one desktop user. Do not copy Granola's brand, proprietary assets, or UI.

Core workflow
- Let the user explicitly start, pause, and stop a meeting capture session after granting microphone and system-audio permissions.
- Transcribe through a provider adapter, keep a raw transcript beside editable notes, and use the transcript plus typed notes to produce a concise summary, decisions, and action items with links back to transcript timestamps.
- Provide meeting history, full-text search, delete/retention controls, Markdown export, and a private-by-default note view with an explicit share action.
- Include settings for microphone/input selection, transcription provider/API key, model choice, storage retention, and a visible recording/consent reminder. Keep audio temporary by default and document exactly what is stored.

Implementation and scope
- Use Electron or Tauri with a small local SQLite store and a replaceable transcription/LLM adapter. Make capture permissions and provider failures first-class states.
- Out of scope: meeting bots that join calls, calendar/Zoom automation, live speaker diarization, CRM/Slack/Notion integrations, team permissions, and enterprise compliance claims.
- Seed a sample transcript and make the complete start → transcribe → edit → export flow testable without real audio.

Include a README with setup, OS permissions, provider configuration, consent/privacy behavior, and important limitations.

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