Download Cicada
Free and open source, from GitHub Releases. All four apps share one meeting record format.
Mac
Your systemmacOS 14.4 or later · Apple silicon (M series)
Download .dmgOr the zipRecognizes speech on your Mac, so audio never leaves it; subtitles work without a key.
Version 1.1.0Windows
Your systemWindows 10 (2004) or later
Double-click Cicada-Setup.exe and it’s installed, no admin rights; later versions update in one click. Needs a Ling key.
Version 1.1.0Linux
Your systemUbuntu 22.04 / 24.04 desktop · x86_64 / arm64
Download .tar.gztar xzf Cicada-1.1.0-Linux.tar.gz && cicada-linux/install.shNeeds a Ling key. The notes window shows up in screen sharing.
Version 1.1.0Android
Your systemAndroid 10 or later
Download .apkNeeds a Ling key. Subtitles for videos, face-to-face interpreting. App store versions are on the way.
Version 1.1.1What each app does
| Mac | Windows | Linux | Android | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech recognition | On the Mac, audio never leaves it | Ming (cloud) | Ming (cloud) | Ming (cloud) |
| Without a Ling key | Subtitles, translation and records | Doesn’t work | Doesn’t work | Doesn’t work |
| Live notes | ✓ with a key | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interpreting into the call | ✓ hold right ⌥ | ✓ hold right Ctrl | ✓ Cicada Microphone | — face to face only |
| Notes hidden when sharing | ✓ | ✓ | — always visible | ✓ |
| Speaker identification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — shows those found on Mac or Windows |
| Import a recording or video | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
Each file’s SHA-256 is in checksums.txt on its release page. All versions · The iPhone app is on its way.