Clinic Scribe runs as a native desktop app on macOS and Windows. Installing it takes a couple of minutes, and the app keeps itself up to date afterward so every clinician on your team runs the same version. Here is the full setup.
Download and install
Download the installer from the Clinic Scribe page.
- On Mac: open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the Clinic Scribe icon into your Applications folder, then open it from Applications.
- On Windows: run the setup file and follow the installer steps, then launch the app.
Sign in
You can sign in three ways: with your email and password, with Google, or with your CompliantChatGPT account if you already use it. If you prefer, the desktop app can hand sign-in off to your browser and bring you back automatically. Self-registration happens through the sign-up flow on the website; once your account exists, the desktop app signs you straight in.
Set up and test your microphone
The first time you open the app, it runs a microphone check with a live level meter. Grant the microphone permission when your operating system asks, then speak at a normal distance and confirm the level bars move. This ten-second check is the single best predictor of transcription quality, so it is worth doing before your first real visit.
On macOS, telehealth and meeting detection rely on two additional permissions (System Audio Recording and Automation). You only need those if you do video visits or want automatic call detection; the full walkthrough is in fixing recording permissions on macOS.
Automatic updates
Clinic Scribe updates itself. When a new version is available you will see a banner. Recommended updates can wait; required updates install before your next session so the whole team stays on a consistent, supported build. You never have to hunt for a download.
Frequently asked questions
Which operating systems does Clinic Scribe support?
Clinic Scribe runs on macOS and Windows as a desktop application. A mobile app is on the roadmap. There is no browser version, because the desktop app is what allows ambient in-person capture and telehealth audio capture without a bot joining the call.
How do I install Clinic Scribe on a Mac?
Download the .dmg from the Clinic Scribe page, open it, and drag the Clinic Scribe icon into your Applications folder. Open it from Applications and sign in. On first launch, grant the microphone permission and run the built-in mic check.
Do I have to update the app manually?
No. Clinic Scribe updates automatically. You will see a banner when an update is available, and required updates install before your next session so everyone runs the same version.
How do I sign in to the desktop app?
Sign in with your email and password, with Google, or with your CompliantChatGPT account. The desktop app can also complete sign-in through your browser and return you to the app automatically.