The Tactiq Mac app transcribes Zoom Desktop meetings, Slack huddles, and Microsoft Teams calls held in the Teams desktop app, without using a browser extension.
Once the app is installed and you’re signed in, every meeting you join will be captured and uploaded to your Tactiq dashboard when the call ends.
Requirements
macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel)
Zoom Desktop Client (up to date), the Slack desktop app, or the Microsoft Teams desktop app
A Tactiq account. Create one at tactiq.io
📌 Note: Tactiq only picks up Zoom, Slack, and Teams meetings in the desktop apps. If you run Slack in a browser, your huddle won't be transcribed.
Install the Tactiq Mac app
Open your Tactiq dashboard and go to
Integrations.Find the Mac app under the section
Tactiq appsand selectDownload.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 Zoom meeting, Slack huddle, or Teams meeting as usual.
Tactiq starts transcribing when the meeting starts. A
Transcription has startednotification will confirm it is running.
📌 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 your meeting ends, Tactiq notifies you that it is processing your transcription. A second notification tells you when the transcript is ready to view. You can find your meeting in your Tactiq dashboard. In Slack, when you select Leave Huddle, Tactiq starts processing the moment the huddle closes.
📌 Note: If you have any thoughts or improvements you'd like to see, share your feedback through this feedback form.
FAQ
Does a bot join my meeting?
Does a bot join my meeting?
No. Tactiq captures audio through macOS instead of joining as a participant, so nothing appears in the Zoom or Teams participant list.
Do I still need the browser extension?
Do I still need the browser extension?
Yes, if you also join Teams meetings in a browser or via the Teams PWA, or use Google Meet. The Mac app currently covers Teams, Zoom, and Slack huddle desktop calls only.
Can I transcribe a huddle I joined in my browser?
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?
Does it work on Slack channel calls too?
Yes. Tactiq detects huddles, channel calls, and direct calls in the Slack desktop app.
Does the app work on iPad or iPhone?
Does the app work on iPad or iPhone?
The Mac app works only on Mac laptops and desktops.
When is the Windows version coming?
When is the Windows version coming?
We are exploring a Windows version. Register your interest with [email protected], because demand drives what we build next.
Need help? Contact [email protected].