Private AI assistant for Mac

Private AI assistant for Mac with local-first controls.

ExtraBrain is built for people who want a desktop AI assistant for meetings, interviews, notes, and calls while keeping control over what is captured and which providers are used.

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Summary

Key takeaways

Private AI Assistant for Mac — Local-First ExtraBrain is part of ExtraBrain's local-first Mac workflow for live interviews, meetings, transcription, provider control, and responsible AI use.

Page focus

ExtraBrain is built for people who want a desktop AI assistant for meetings, interviews, notes, and calls while keeping control over what is captured and which providers are used.

Platform fact

ExtraBrain has 1 current public platform family, macOS, with support for 2 Mac CPU families: Apple Silicon and Intel.

Data-flow fact

ExtraBrain has 3 configurable data paths to review before sensitive work: local Parakeet transcription, local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible, and external providers you choose.

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Privacy controls

Local-first session history

Keep transcripts, screenshots, notes, analyses, and saved facts on your Mac unless you delete them or send selected context to a provider.

Local transcription option

Use local Parakeet transcription when your setup supports it, or choose optional Deepgram when cloud transcription fits.

On-device AI path

Use local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible for local model requests.

Provider choice

Bring OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, Codex, or compatible provider access you control.

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Private assistant workflows

Meetings

Use ExtraBrain as a private AI assistant for meetings and follow-ups.

Video calls

Use desktop AI support across Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Webex, Slack Huddles, and Discord.

Notes

Turn calls into local notes, summaries, action items, and saved context.

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Data-path checklist

Pick local or external

Choose whether transcription, model requests, and screenshots should stay local or use external providers.

Limit context

Send only the transcript excerpts, screenshots, and prompts that are necessary.

Review policies

Check workplace, school, interview, and provider policies before sensitive sessions.

FAQ

Common questions.

Short answers for people and crawlers comparing ExtraBrain with other live AI assistants.

What is a private AI assistant?

A private AI assistant gives users more control over local storage, provider routing, context capture, and deletion. ExtraBrain is local-first and supports local or BYO provider setups.

Is ExtraBrain fully local?

It can be fully local when local Parakeet transcription and local Gemma 4 are installed and compatible. External providers receive content only when you choose those routes.

Can I delete local session records?

Yes. ExtraBrain supports local session history controls so you can remove records you no longer need.