Getting Started
System Requirements
Hardware and software requirements for running Dial8.
Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple Silicon (M1 or later) |
| macOS | macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later |
| RAM | 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended |
| Storage | ~500 MB for app + models |
| Microphone | Built-in or external microphone |
Dial8 requires Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4 or later). Intel Macs are not supported because the Whisper speech recognition model requires the Neural Engine.
Optional Requirements
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Apple Intelligence | macOS 26.0+ with Apple Intelligence enabled |
| System Audio Capture | macOS 14.4+ (for meeting dual-stream recording) |
| AI Chat (Claude) | Internet connection + Dial8 account |
| MCP Servers | Node.js (bundled automatically) |
Recommended Specs
For the best experience with larger Whisper models and AI features:
- M1 Pro/Max or later — Faster transcription with larger models
- 16 GB+ RAM — Smoother performance with multiple features active
- macOS 15.0+ — Latest optimizations and features