OATS Free and Open Source Desktop App CookApps CookApps Marketplace

Overview

Your meetings, written up for you on macOS and Windows.** You talk. It listens. You get notes. Free in the cloud, or 100% offline on supported hardware.* ![Desktop App](https://github.com/ariso-ai/oats/actions/workflows/desktop.yaml) ![Release](https://github.com/ariso-ai/oats/actions/workflows/release.yaml) ![Latest Release](https://pub-dd2807d512d34e55b8a863f675ea8e6e.r2.dev/desktop/oats.dmg) ![Latest Release](https://pub-dd2807d512d34e55b8a863f675ea8e6e.r2.dev/desktop/oats-windows-x86_64.exe) ![macOS Apple Silicon](https://github.com/ariso-ai/oats/releases/latest) ![Built with Tauri](https://v2.tauri.app/) ![Vue 3](https://vuejs.org/) ![Built with Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) ![License: MIT](LICENSE) ![PRs Welcome](CONTRIBUTING.md)

OATS is built on open-source principles to guarantee security, privacy, and full reproducibility. All sensitive data transformations run locally on your hardware with zero telemetry or unexpected cloud dependencies.

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

️ One-click recording from the menu bar. Pause, resume, stop — without leaving what you're doing.: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.

Real-time transcription that streams in as people talk.**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

️ Speaker labels — who said what, sorted out for you.: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

Automatic notes — a clean Markdown summary for every recording.**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

Library — every recording, transcript, and note in one place.**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

Share — native macOS share sheet, or share to the web (Ariso backend).**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

Auto-updates — signed, notarized, and quietly current.**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native OATS workflow.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Primary Languages: Swift, Rust, Python / C++

Frameworks & UI Runtime: SwiftUI / AppKit, Tauri 2, ONNX Runtime / Vulkan NCNN

Build Systems & Tooling: Cargo

Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux

System Requirements

Specification	Minimum Requirement	Recommended Specification
Operating System	macOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64	macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64
Processor Architecture	Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64	Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4)
Memory (RAM)	4 GB Unified RAM	8 GB+ High-Speed RAM
Storage Space	300 MB available local disk space	1 GB+ SSD storage
GPU Acceleration	Metal 2 / DirectX 12 compatible	Apple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Download the verified .dmg release installer directly from CookApps.

Open the disk image and drag OATS.app into your /Applications folder.

Launch OATS via Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.

Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:

bash

brew install --cask oats

Windows Installation

Download the official installer package (.exe / .msi).

Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.

Launch OATS from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Building from Source (Development Setup)

bash

git clone https://github.com/ariso-ai/oats.git
cd oats
pnpm install || cargo build --release
pnpm run build

How to Use & Workflow

Application Launch & Workspace: Open OATS to load the responsive native workspace.

Configuration & Preferences: Press Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.

Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.

Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Problem: macOS Gatekeeper displays *"App is damaged and can't be opened"* or unnotarized developer notice.

Root Cause: macOS quarantine flag set on binaries downloaded outside the Mac App Store.

Resolution: Open Terminal and run:

bash

    xattr -cr /Applications/OATS.app

Alternatively, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security and select Open Anyway.

Problem: High memory consumption during batch processing operations.

Root Cause: Large media buffers retaining uncompressed state.

Resolution: Adjust batch concurrency in settings or process assets in focused batches.

OATS

Overview

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Architecture & Technology Stack

System Requirements

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Windows Installation

Building from Source (Development Setup)

How to Use & Workflow

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

How to Use & Getting Started

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