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Get Caret running in under 5 minutes.

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Requirements

  • Mac: macOS 15+ or Windows: Windows 10+
  • Memory: 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
  • Storage: 500MB free space
  • Internet: For transcription and syncing

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Download and install

  • Mac
  • Windows
  1. Download: Go to caret.so and download the Mac version
  2. Install: Open the downloaded file and drag Caret into your Applications folder
  3. Open it up: Double-click Caret in Applications to launch it
  4. Give permissions: macOS will ask for Microphone and System Audio access - say yes to both so Caret can work properly

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First launch

Open Caret and we’ll walk you through a quick setup: Sign in with Google - That’s the only way to log in. We’ll also ask for calendar permissions so we can automatically spot your meetings. Choose a plan - Start with Free (200 min/month) and upgrade whenever you want. Full pricing is at the bottom. Test your microphone - Quick audio check to make sure everything sounds good. Set your language & timezone - So we can transcribe accurately and schedule properly. Connect your tools (optional) - Google Calendar is already hooked up. Add Slack, CRM tools, or other calendars later in Settings.

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Record your first meeting

Click ”+ New” in the sidebar and pick either online meeting or in-person meeting. Already have an audio file? Just upload it and we’ll transcribe it for you. Once recording starts, you’ll see a small popup in the upper right corner. We’ll transcribe everything in real-time so you can focus on your conversation. Hit “Stop” in the popup when you’re done. After a minute of processing, you’ll have a full transcript, AI summary, and action items. That’s it! 🎉

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Troubleshooting

Mac: Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone and make sure Caret is turned on.Windows: Go to Windows Privacy Settings > Microphone and turn it on for Caret.
This happens with apps that aren’t from the App Store. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway.”
Check your internet connection - we need to reach our servers for real-time transcription.
Still having trouble? Email us at [email protected] - we’ll get back to you quickly.

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Pricing plans

  • Individual
  • Team
  • Free: 200 min/month, 1 workflow
  • Lite: $8/month, 500 min, 3 workflows
  • Plus: $15/month, 1,500 min, unlimited workflows

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