A simple guide to using TwinMind on desktop with the Chrome Extension and Web App.
Install the Extension
Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for TwinMind.
Click Add to Chrome.
Pin the TwinMind icon to your toolbar so it's easy to find.
Click the icon any time you want to start capturing audio from your browser.
How to Record audio
1. Start recording mic audio
Open the TwinMind Chrome Extension and click Capture Notes. This records your microphone only.
Use this when you just want to capture your own voice or an in-person conversation.
2. Also record a tab (meetings, videos, etc.)
If you switch to a tab that's playing sound (Google Meet, Zoom, YouTube, or a podcast), TwinMind can capture that tab audio too.
Go to that tab and click the TwinMind icon in your Chrome toolbar. You'll see the tab's icon appear next to the timer (for example, the Google Meet or YouTube icon). That means TwinMind is now recording both the tab and your microphone.
3. If only your microphone is being recorded
If you only see a microphone icon next to the timer, the tab audio is not being captured yet. Go to the tab you want to record and click the TwinMind toolbar icon to add it.
4. End recording
Click Stop when you’re done. TwinMind will stop capturing and process your recording.
Quick summary
Click Capture Notes → records your microphone.
Go to a tab with sound → TwinMind can capture that tab audio.
Click the toolbar icon → records the tab and your microphone together.
Click Stop → your recording is saved and processed in the Web App.
After you stop recording
TwinMind opens your memory in the Web App, where you can:
Read your summary: TwinMind automatically generates a clear, organized summary of your conversation, highlighting key points and important information.
View action items: Quickly see tasks, follow-ups, and important next steps.
Check the transcript: Review the full conversation whenever you need more detail.
Chat with your memory: Ask questions about the recording directly from the Web App.
Play back your audio: If you've turned on Save Audio Data in Advanced Settings, you can replay the captured audio from any memory on the web app.
Pro Tip: Customize Your Summaries!
You can customize how TwinMind creates summaries by using custom instructions or templates in the Web App. This helps you get summaries in the format that works best for you.
Pro Tip: Save Audio for Better Transcripts!
Turn on Save Audio in settings to get better transcripts with speaker labels, so you can clearly see who said what.
View Memories
To see your past recordings and chats, click View Memories in the top-right corner of the Extension. This opens app.twinmind.com in a new tab, where you can:
See every recording you've made.
Search through your memories.
Open any memory and chat with it.
Review summaries, transcripts, and action items.
Attach images and documents
To attach a screenshot, PDF, or image, use the Web App:
Click the Chat option in the Chrome Extension.
This opens the full version at app.twinmind.com.
Attach your files and continue chatting from there.
Transcribe audio
You can even upload existing audio or video files from your desktop. In the Extension, click Upload Audio Files. This takes you to the Transcribe page in the Web App, where you can upload your file. You can also open Transcribe directly from the Web App.
TwinMind will transcribe the file and generate a summary. Use this when you already have a recording you want to turn into notes, summaries, and transcripts.
Access Settings
In the Chrome Extension, open the sidebar menu to access:
Phone app — Scan the QR code to install TwinMind on your phone.
Personalization — Set your name, role, language, and preferences; you can also translate transcripts.
Advanced settings — Manage dark mode, notifications, audio storage, and Zoom in browser.
Shortcuts — Customize keyboard shortcuts.
Upload audio — Opens the Web App’s Transcribe page, where you can upload existing audio or video files for transcription and summaries.
Discord — Contact the team for help or feedback.
In the Web App, open Settings to manage:
Account — View your display name and email.
Personalization — Update your preferences.
Plans — View or manage your subscription.
Connected Accounts — Connect or manage your email, phone number, and WhatsApp number.
Scheduled Digest — Customize how your daily digest is written.
Delete Account / Sign Out — Manage account access options.
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