Permissions

Required Permissions

Parrot Scribe needs specific macOS permissions to capture audio. If permissions aren't granted, transcription won't work.

Microphone Permission

Symptom

• No transcription when speaking
• "Microphone access required" message

Fix

1. Open System Settings.
2. Go to Privacy & Security > Microphone.
3. Find Parrot Scribe in the list.
4. Enable the toggle.
5. Reopen Parrot Scribe.

If Parrot Scribe isn't listed

1. Quit Parrot Scribe completely
2. Open Parrot Scribe again
3. macOS should prompt for permission
4. Click OK to grant access

Screen Recording Permission

Parrot Scribe uses Screen Recording for system audio capture. The in-app permission window labels this Screen Recording.

Symptom

• Microphone works but system audio doesn't
• The app asks you to enable Screen Recording

Fix

1. Open System Settings.
2. Go to Privacy & Security > Screen Recording.
3. Find Parrot Scribe in the list.
4. Enable the toggle.
5. Reopen Parrot Scribe.

Verifying Permissions

Check System Settings → Privacy & Security to verify Parrot Scribe has the required permissions enabled.

Still Having Issues?

If permissions are granted but still not working:

1. Revoke the permission in System Settings
2. Restart Parrot Scribe
3. Grant the permission again when prompted
4. Restart Parrot Scribe once more