Silkwave

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Silkwave is a macOS-native unified AI workspace application that integrates multi-model chat interfaces, real-time transcription, and file analysis into a single private environment.
2. Core Value Proposition: It eliminates tool fragmentation by centralizing access to leading AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Nebius, Ollama) via BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) and providing on-device transcription for meetings, videos, and audio files—prioritizing privacy and workflow efficiency.

Main Features

1. Multi-Model Chat Interface:
   Connects to 15+ AI models (e.g., GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Haiku, Gemini 3.0 Pro) using BYOK. Supports instant model switching within chats and processes local models via Ollama without cloud dependencies.
2. System Audio & Microphone Transcription:
   Records and transcribes microphone input or system audio (e.g., Zoom, YouTube) in 10 languages (Cantonese, English, Japanese, etc.) using Apple Intelligence (on-device, macOS 26+) or OpenAI Whisper. Delivers near real-time results with timestamped outputs.
3. File Analysis & Cross-Model Querying:
   Parses uploaded documents, images, audio, and video files. Extracts text/data for summarization, Q&A, or contextual analysis across connected AI models.
4. Privacy-First Local Processing:
   Runs Ollama-hosted models (Llama 3, Gemma 2B) entirely offline. Apple Intelligence transcriptions avoid cloud exposure, while BYOK ensures user-controlled API key management.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Fragmented workflows requiring separate apps for transcription, file analysis, and AI model access—compromising efficiency and privacy.
2. Target Audience:
   • Remote Professionals: Transcribes multilingual meetings (Zoom/Teams) and analyzes notes via AI.
   • Researchers/Developers: Tests prompts across multiple models (Ollama, GPT-4o) without switching interfaces.
   • Content Creators: Summarizes YouTube/podcast transcripts and generates insights from uploaded media.
3. Use Cases:
   • Real-time transcription of multilingual client calls with AI-generated summaries.
   • Comparing Claude Opus and GPT-4o responses to the same research document.
   • Local processing of sensitive recordings via Apple Intelligence to comply with GDPR.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unifies transcription (unlike Otter.ai), multi-model chat (surpassing ChatGPT’s single-model limitation), and file analysis—outperforming cobbled-tool workflows. Competitors lack native macOS audio capture or BYOK flexibility.
2. Key Innovation: Hybrid transcription engine (Apple Intelligence for on-device privacy; OpenAI for broader language support) and Ollama integration enabling offline AI access—unique in unified AI workspaces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does Silkwave support offline AI model usage?
   Yes, Silkwave integrates Ollama for local model deployment (e.g., Llama 3, Gemma 2B), enabling private, offline AI interactions without API keys.
2. Which languages can Silkwave transcribe using on-device processing?
   Apple Intelligence supports 10 languages including English, Japanese, and Spanish. OpenAI expands coverage to 50+ languages like Hindi or Arabic.
3. How does Silkwave ensure API key security with BYOK?
   Keys are stored locally in macOS Keychain, never transmitted to Silkwave servers—users retain full control over cloud model access.
4. Can I analyze video files with Silkwave?
   Yes, upload MP4/MOV files for audio extraction, transcription, and AI-driven Q&A (e.g., summarizing lecture content via Claude Sonnet).
5. Is Silkwave compatible with macOS Sonoma?
   Apple Intelligence transcription requires macOS 26+ (post-Sequoia), but core features work on macOS Ventura or later.