## 0.1.0 (2026-01-10)

ParrotScribe is a native macOS menu bar app that transcribes audio in real-time using on-device AI. Your audio never leaves your Mac.

### What's New in 0.1.0

**Real-Time Transcription**
- Capture system audio, microphone, or both simultaneously
- Powered by WhisperKit with Apple Neural Engine acceleration
- Works completely offline — no internet required, no data sent anywhere

**Multi-Language Support**
- Full interface localization: English, German, French, Spanish, and Swedish
- Speech recognition for 99+ languages via Whisper models
- Configure expected languages to improve transcription accuracy

**Flexible Output Formats**
- Export transcripts in 8 formats: TOON, CSV, JSON Lines, Markdown, SRT, VTT, Syslog, and Plain Text
- Use SRT/VTT for subtitles, CSV/JSONL for data analysis, or Markdown for notes
- Session-based files with automatic crash recovery

**Smart Model Management**
- Hardware-aware model recommendations based on your Mac's chip and RAM
- Download progress with SHA256 verification
- Automatic cleanup of old model versions

**Command Line Power**
- Stream live transcripts: `pscribe tail -f`
- View recent entries: `pscribe tail -n 50`
- Output in any format: `pscribe tail -o json`
- Full config sync between app and CLI

**Automatic Updates**
- Sparkle-powered updates with dual channels (stable/latest)
- Choose: notify only, download automatically, or install automatically

**Simple Licensing**
- 3-day free trial — no credit card required
- One-click activation from the website's thank-you page
- Works offline after activation

### Requirements

- macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later
- Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5)
- Audio Input permission for microphone and system audio capture

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