Frequently Asked Questions
What is Popy?
Popy is a macOS app where you can save articles, notes, meeting recordings, voice memos, tasks, and tools, all in one searchable place. One home for everything that usually gets scattered across browser tabs, messaging apps, and random documents.
Which platforms does Popy support?
Popy is currently available for macOS. We also offer a Chrome extension that works alongside the macOS app to help you save content from your browser. The extension requires the macOS app to be installed.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your content โ notes, articles, meetings, tasks โ lives on your device, not our servers. We don't track or profile you. Features like transcription and summaries use external AI services. Your data is anonymized and never retained or used for training. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
How does Popy handle meeting recordings?
Popy can record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings. Recordings are stored on your device. Transcription and summaries use external AI providers. Audio is processed and discarded, never stored or used to train AI models.
Can I search across everything I've saved?
Yes. One search box finds everything you've saved: articles, notes, meeting transcripts, voice memos, and tasks. Everything is indexed locally for fast, private searching.
What are Digests?
Digests are AI-generated research summaries delivered on a schedule you choose. Pick a topic, choose how often (daily, weekly, or fortnightly), and Popy delivers what's new, compared with what you already know. Every digest is saved automatically, so your collection builds up over time. The free plan includes 1 topic. Paid plans include more.
Can I connect Popy to AI tools other than Claude Desktop?
Yes. Popy uses MCP, an open protocol for connecting AI tools to data. Claude Desktop, OpenClaw, NanoClaw, and any MCP-compatible tool can connect to your knowledge. Each connection gets its own permissions, so you control what each tool can access. See Integrations for details.
What are Knowledge Threads?
Knowledge Threads are how Popy connects everything you save. Notes link to articles. Meetings connect to tasks. People connect to conversations. You don't organize this. Popy does. It powers search, digests, and the context AI tools receive through MCP integrations.
Do I need an internet connection to use Popy?
Most of Popy's features work offline since your data is stored locally. However, certain features like AI-powered transcription, summaries, and saving web content require an internet connection.
How do I save articles to Popy?
You can save articles using the Chrome extension with one click while browsing. The extension captures the full article text and stores it in Popy for distraction-free reading later. You can also copy and paste article links directly into the macOS app.
Does Popy sync across devices?
Currently, Popy is focused on the macOS experience. Sync functionality may be added in future updates based on user feedback.
Is there a free trial?
Popy has a free plan that includes everything: notes, meetings, articles, tasks, digests, and AI integrations. Paid plans expand usage limits like voice hours and digest topics. You can start using everything right away, no credit card needed.
How do I organize my content in Popy?
Popy is designed to minimize organizational busywork. Instead of manually creating folders and tags, Popy organizes everything chronologically and connects related items on its own. You find things through search rather than remembering where you filed them.
Can I export my data from Popy?
Since your data lives locally on your device, you always have full access to it. Export functionality for standard formats may be added in future updates.
What happens if I uninstall Popy?
Your data stays on your device even after uninstalling Popy. Reinstalling will pull all your data back automatically. If you'd like to completely remove all data, reach out to us at team@getpopy.com and we'll assist you.
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