Shadow

Automatically record Mac meetings, generate notes and follow-ups.

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About Shadow

Shadow is a native macOS application designed to serve as the primary interface for AI by capturing and processing on-screen activity and meeting audio in real time. It operates unobtrusively in the background, automatically detecting online meetings across platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles, and Discord without joining as a participant or requiring calendar integration. The tool records both spoken dialogue and on-screen content, enabling comprehensive documentation of meetings and presentations. Transcription and speaker identification are handled locally on the user’s Mac by default, ensuring sensitive conversations remain private and under the user’s control. For AI-driven features like summaries or custom outputs, users can optionally trigger cloud-based AI models, maintaining a balance between performance and privacy. Shadow’s system-level integration allows it to capture context that traditional meeting bots or manual note-taking tools often miss, such as screen content and non-verbal cues. It is particularly suited for professionals who prioritize privacy, accuracy, and seamless integration into their existing workflows. The app’s customizable prompts enable users to generate tailored outputs, such as notes, emails, or summaries, directly from the captured meeting data.

Key features

Bot-free meeting capture
Local transcription and speaker identification
Meeting Skills for instant outputs
Action Skills, Quick Access, and voice input
Ask and live in-meeting assistant
Flexible Skills system
Markdown and automation friendly

Use cases

Sales and customer success teams: Turning discovery calls into BANT breakdowns, follow-up emails, and CRM-ready summaries without manual note taking.
Product managers and designers: Capturing Slack huddles, roadmap reviews, and Figma or Linear walkthroughs with both spoken discussion and screen content preserved.
Students and podcasters: Capturing lectures or pre-interview calls for searchable records.

Pros

Captures meetings and screen content without appearing as a participant
Processes transcription locally on Mac for enhanced privacy
Supports system-level detection across multiple meeting platforms
Provides real-time speaker identification during recordings
Runs quietly in the background without disrupting workflow

Cons

Limited to macOS ecosystem
Optional cloud-based AI features may introduce privacy considerations
Requires local processing power for real-time transcription

Frequently asked questions about Shadow

What does Shadow do?

Shadow is a native macOS app that captures meetings and screen content without joining as a participant, transcribing audio locally and generating notes or summaries based on customizable prompts.

Who is Shadow designed for?

Shadow is designed for professionals who need accurate, private meeting records, particularly sales teams and other roles that rely on real-time context and follow-up actions.

How does Shadow handle privacy?

Shadow processes transcription locally by default and only uses cloud AI models when explicitly triggered, ensuring sensitive conversations remain under user control.

Can Shadow work with popular meeting apps?

Yes, Shadow auto-detects meetings in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles, Discord, and similar platforms without requiring calendar integration.

Does Shadow require joining meetings as a participant?

No, Shadow operates at the system level to capture meetings without appearing as a bot or participant, ensuring seamless and unobtrusive recording.

How do I get started with Shadow?

Shadow is a native macOS app that requires installation and permission to access system audio and screen content for meeting capture and transcription.