The desktop app is not a standalone offline backend.
Desktop
Local versus cloud data
What stays on the Mac vs what needs Overlay Server.
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What stays on the Mac vs what needs Overlay Server.
| Capability | Local | Overlay Server |
|---|---|---|
| Notes / notebook files | Yes | Optional sync |
| Local transcription helpers | Yes | No |
| Workspace / file tools | Yes (permissioned) | No |
| User-owned API keys | Keychain on device | No |
| Sign-in / account | — | Yes |
| Hosted models & policy | — | Yes |
| Billing / entitlements | — | Yes |
| Cloud sync & integrations | — | Yes |