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Details for Scrivano

Package name

  • scrivano

License

  • MIT

Last updated

  • 18 May 2026 - latest/stable
  • 17 May 2026 - latest/candidate

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Privacy-first audio recorder and transcriber for Linux

Scrivano is a native Linux desktop application that records system audio and transcribes it locally using Whisper AI - with complete privacy. No cloud services, no external APIs, your data stays on your device.

Key Features:

🎙️ Audio Recording

  • Native PulseAudio/PipeWire system audio capture
  • Record meetings, podcasts, or any system audio
  • Real-time audio visualization

📝 Local Transcription

  • Powered by Whisper AI (runs completely offline)
  • Multiple model sizes: tiny for speed, small for accuracy
  • Bundled Whisper models available on first run

🤖 AI Enhancement

  • Optional Ollama integration for transcript improvements
  • Automatic summary generation
  • Sentiment analysis and keyword extraction

📊 Organization & Export

  • Recording history with SQLite database
  • Export to TXT, Markdown, JSON, SRT (subtitles), WebVTT
  • Search and filter recordings

🎨 User Experience

  • Modern dark theme UI
  • System tray integration
  • Audio playback with waveform visualization
  • Minimal resource usage

Privacy First:

  • All processing happens locally
  • No internet connection required
  • No telemetry or tracking
  • Your recordings stay private

Install Scrivano on your Linux distribution

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