Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popy?

Popy is a local-first productivity app that serves as your personal second brain. It helps you save articles, notes, meeting recordings, voice memos, tasks, and tools—all in one searchable place. Think of it as a home for all the information that typically 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, absolutely. Popy is built with a local-first architecture, which means all your content—notes, articles, meetings, tasks—lives on your device, not our servers. When AI features like transcription or summaries are used, the data is processed and immediately discarded, never stored 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. The recordings are stored locally on your device. Transcription is powered by third-party AI providers, but the audio is processed and discarded immediately—it's never stored on external servers or used to train AI models.

Can I search across everything I've saved?

Yes! One of Popy's core features is unified search. You can search across all your saved content—articles, notes, meeting transcripts, voice memos, and tasks—from a single search box. Everything is indexed locally for fast, private searching.

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?

Information about pricing and trials will be available at launch. Check back soon or download the app to get the latest information.

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 automatically connects related items. You can find things through powerful 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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