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Before you start

You need a StageWhisper account and an active plan. If you don’t have one, grab the Founders Edition for $99 one-time (or six payments of $16.50), or sign up for a Signals enterprise plan. Just want free on-device transcription? Start with StageWhisper Lite instead; it needs no account. Check requirements if you want to confirm your system is supported before downloading.

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Download and install

1

Get the app

Go to dashboard.stagewhisper.io/download and download the macOS installer. Open the .dmg file and drag StageWhisper into your Applications folder.
2

Allow system audio

The first time you click Listen, macOS asks whether StageWhisper can record your computer’s audio. Click Allow. That’s how StageWhisper hears the other side of your call. The permission covers audio only, not your screen.Without it, StageWhisper can’t hear your calls and won’t start a session.
3

Log in

Click “Log in” on the control panel. This opens your browser where you authenticate with your StageWhisper account. The app picks up the session automatically.

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Create your first Playbook

A Playbook tells the AI what to listen for and how to coach you. You can write one in plain language.
1

Open settings

Click the gear icon on the control panel.
2

Go to Playbooks

Select the Personality tab in settings. Click “New playbook.”
3

Fill it in

Give it a name, a short description, and write your guidance. For example:
4

Save

Click save. Your Playbook is now available for any session.
You can also record a voice message to personalize your Playbook. StageWhisper will extract your natural style and blend it with the written guidance.

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Run your first session

1

Select a Playbook

Before starting, pick which Playbook to use for this session.
2

Start listening

Click the “Listen” button on the control panel. StageWhisper begins capturing audio and analyzing the conversation.
3

Watch for signals

During your call, coaching signals appear on screen. They’re color-coded:
  • 🟢 Green: opportunities and positive observations
  • 🟠 Orange: things to be aware of
  • 🔴 Red: something that needs your attention now
4

Finish

When your call ends, click “Stop.” Your session is saved and available for review in the web dashboard.

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Next steps

Learn about Playbooks

Write better Playbooks with checklist topics, voice personalization, and templates.

Review your session

Read the transcript, check which Playbook topics were covered, and review insights.