Recall.ai - API for desktop recording

If you’re looking for a hosted desktop recording API, consider checking out Recall.ai, an API that records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, in-person meetings, and more.

This project is sponsored by Recall.ai.

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[!NOTE]
Use latest MacOS and Windows version, older versions have limited support

[!NOTE]
During testing it wont answer if you ask something, you need to simulate interviewer asking question, which it will answer

A real-time AI assistant that provides contextual help during video calls, interviews, presentations, and meetings using screen capture and audio analysis.

Features

• Live AI Assistance: Real-time help powered by Google Gemini 2.0 Flash Live
• Screen & Audio Capture: Analyzes what you see and hear for contextual responses
• Multiple Profiles: Interview, Sales Call, Business Meeting, Presentation, Negotiation
• Transparent Overlay: Always-on-top window that can be positioned anywhere
• Click-through Mode: Make window transparent to clicks when needed
• Cross-platform: Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux (kinda, dont use, just for testing rn)

Setup

1. Get a Gemini API Key: Visit Google AI Studio
2. Install Dependencies: npm install
3. Run the App: npm start

Usage

1. Enter your Gemini API key in the main window
2. Choose your profile and language in settings
3. Click "Start Session" to begin
4. Position the window using keyboard shortcuts
5. The AI will provide real-time assistance based on your screen and what interview asks

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Window Movement: Ctrl/Cmd + Arrow Keys - Move window
• Click-through: Ctrl/Cmd + M - Toggle mouse events
• Close/Back: Ctrl/Cmd + \ - Close window or go back
• Send Message: Enter - Send text to AI

Audio Capture

• macOS: SystemAudioDump for system audio
• Windows: Loopback audio capture
• Linux: Microphone input

Requirements

• Electron-compatible OS (macOS, Windows, Linux)
• Gemini API key
• Screen recording permissions
• Microphone/audio permissions