We're excited to announce the first beta release of Notate, an innovative desktop research assistant that combines AI capabilities with advanced vector search technology. This beta release introduces core functionality while we continue to refine and expand features based on user feedback.
Key Features in this Beta:
- 🤖 Multi-provider LLM support (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, XAI)
- 🔒 Local-only mode with Ollama integration
- 📄 Document processing and vector search
- 🎙️ Audio transcription and analysis
- 💾 Secure local data storage
- 🤝 Basic real-time collaboration features
- 🖥️ Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Known Limitations:
- Chrome Extension pending
- Advanced ingestion settings in development
- Limited agent actions
- Basic document type support
- Speech output not yet implemented
- External llama.cpp support coming soonÏ
We welcome feedback from our beta testers to help shape the future of Notate. Please report any issues or suggestions through our GitHub repository.
Note: This is a beta release intended for testing purposes. Some features may be incomplete or subject to change.
Required: Python 3.10+, Node.js v16+, 8GB RAM, 2GB disk space (10GB+ recommended for local models)
Full Changelog: https://github.com/CNTRLAI/Notate/commits/v1.0.0