Plaud Audio Downloader

A desktop application to bulk download audio recordings from app.plaud.ai.

Features

• User-friendly interface for downloading audio recordings
• Automatic detection and download of recordings as MP3 files
• Ensures all downloaded files have the .mp3 extension
• Configurable settings for download behavior
• Works on macOS (optimized for Apple Passkey login)

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm must be installed on your computer
• Internet connection for the initial installation (to download dependencies)

For Windows Users

1. Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice
2. Open the extracted folder in File Explorer
3. Double-click on install.bat
4. This will install the dependencies and start the app

For macOS/Linux Users

1. Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice
2. Open a terminal and navigate to the extracted directory:

   cd path/to/plaud-audio-downloader
   

3. Make the install script executable:

   chmod +x install.sh
   

4. Run the install script:

   ./install.sh
   

Running the App After Installation

After the initial installation, you can run the app by:

1. Opening a terminal/command prompt in the app directory
2. Running:

   npm start
   

Usage

1. Start the Download Process

   • Click the "Start Download" button on the Download tab.

2. Log In to Plaud

   • A browser window will open. Log in to your Plaud account if needed.

3. Navigate to Your Recordings

   • Go to the page where your recordings are listed.

4. Wait for the Process to Complete

   • The app will automatically detect and download your recordings.

5. Access Your Downloads

   • Click "Open Download Folder" to see your downloaded audio files.

Settings

• Download Directory: Where your audio files will be saved
• Delay between actions: Adjust this if you experience issues with downloads
• Maximum recordings to download: Limit the number of recordings to download (-1 for all)
• Headless mode: Run without showing the browser window (not recommended for first use)

Troubleshooting

• If downloads are failing, try increasing the delay in Settings
• Make sure you're on the correct page with your recordings
• If the app can't find your recordings, try refreshing the page
• For technical support, contact your administrator

License

MIT