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How to install the Tactiq Mac app for Slack Huddle

Written by Amelia Lim

The Tactiq Mac app transcribes Slack huddles automatically, so standups and quick catch-ups land in your Tactiq dashboard alongside the rest of your meetings.


Requirements

  • macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel)

  • The Slack desktop app, not Slack in a browser

  • The Tactiq Mac app, installed and signed in

  • A Tactiq account. Create one at tactiq.io

📌 Note: Tactiq only picks up huddles in the Slack desktop app. If you run Slack in a browser, your huddle won't be transcribed.

What Tactiq picks up in Slack

  • Huddles in any channel or DM

  • Slack calls, including a direct call with one person


Install the Tactiq Mac app

  • Open your Tactiq dashboard and go to Integrations.

  • Find the Mac app for under the section Tactiq apps and select Download.

  • Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag Tactiq into your Applications folder.

  • Launch Tactiq from Spotlight or your Applications folder. When macOS asks whether to open an app downloaded from the internet, select Open.

  • When you open Tactiq for the first time, the app guides you through setup step by step.

Grant permissions and sign in

  • Sign in to your Tactiq account, grant Microphone access and Screen & System Audio access, then run the test call to confirm your audio works.

Start transcribing

  • Open the Tactiq app, then join or start your slack huddle as usual. Tactiq starts transcribing when the huddle starts. A Transcription has started notification will confirm it is running.

Transcription has started notification

💡 Note: On a paid plan with Always ask about transcribing turned on in your settings, Tactiq asks before it starts. Select Yes to transcribe the meeting, or No to skip it.

  • The Tactiq App menu appears in your Mac menu bar during the meeting. Open it to see what Tactiq is currently transcribing, select Pause Transcribing, or select Open Tactiq to go to your dashboard.

What happens after your meeting

  • When you select Leave Huddle, Tactiq starts processing the moment the huddle closes, notifies you while it works, and notifies you again when the transcript is ready in your dashboard.

💡 Note: If you have any thoughts or improvements you'd like to see, share your feedback through this feedback form.


FAQ

Can I transcribe a huddle I joined in my browser?

No. Tactiq only detects huddles in the Slack desktop app. Leave the browser huddle and rejoin from the desktop app.

Does it work on Slack channel calls too?

Yes. Tactiq detects huddles, channel calls, and direct calls in the Slack desktop app.

When is the Windows version coming?

We are exploring a Windows version for Slack. Register your interest with [email protected], because demand drives what we build next.


Need help? Contact [email protected].

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