Yogurt

A software development group called Frigade HQ released an open source desktop tool named Yogurt that takes meeting notes automatically. Unlike standard AI note takers, the app runs directly on a user's computer to capture system sound and microphone audio. It avoids dropping a visible software bot into video calls on services like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.

This tool matters for remote workers who dislike invasive call participants or must follow strict data privacy rules. Because transcription and summarization happen entirely on the local device using lightweight open source models, audio recordings and written summaries never travel to corporate cloud servers. This setup reduces security risks and eliminates expensive subscription fees for transcription tools, provided the machine meets basic hardware requirements.

However, local processing puts a heavier strain on personal computers, and features are not yet equal across platforms. Capabilities like speaker identification and call reminders remain restricted to Mac computers for now. It remains unclear whether mid-range laptops can smoothly process live speech models alongside resource intensive video calls without causing performance lag or severe battery drain. Furthermore, because the app operates quietly in the background, users must remember to manually notify other participants that a call is being recorded.