Getting Started

Install & Setup

Get Paraclette installed and running its first service in a few minutes.

System requirements

Platform	Minimum	Recommended
Windows	Windows 10 (build 1903) or later, 64-bit	Windows 11, 16 GB RAM
macOS	macOS 12 Monterey or later (Apple Silicon or Intel)	Apple Silicon (M1+), 16 GB RAM
Audio	Any microphone or audio input the system recognises	A dedicated feed from the sound desk / preacher’s mic
Internet	Optional — not required for core detection	Connection for cloud transcription & license refresh

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Paraclette transcribes entirely on your machine by default. A faster computer produces faster transcription, but even modest CPU-only Windows laptops stay real-time using the lightweight “Turbo” speech model.

Installing

Download the installerGet the latest installer for your platform from the Paraclette downloads page — ...-setup.exe for Windows, or the .dmg for macOS.
Run itWindows: double-click the -setup.exe and follow the prompts. macOS: open the .dmg and drag Paraclette into your Applications folder.
Launch ParacletteThe first launch prepares the Bible database and speech engine. This can take a moment — that’s normal.

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The Windows installer ships with the speech model bundled, so it works offline immediately. On macOS, Paraclette recommends and downloads the best model for your hardware on first run.

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Screenshot — Installer / first launch

Replace with the Windows setup wizard or the macOS drag-to-Applications window.

Running the Paraclette installer.

First-run checklist

Choose your microphoneOpen Settings → Audio and select the input device that carries the preacher’s voice. Watch the live level meter to confirm sound is coming through.
Confirm your speech modelIn Settings → Speech Recognition, Paraclette shows the model recommended for your computer. Download it if prompted.
Pick your Bible translationSettings → Bible Translation sets the default version verses appear in. Add more translations or languages from the same screen.
Set up your display outputSettings → Display and the Broadcast Settings let you choose where verses appear — a second monitor, NDI, or a lower-third overlay.
Activate your license (optional)The free Plant tier works with no account. Enter a license key to unlock paid features.

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A built-in interactive tutorial walks you through the interface the first time you open the app. You can re-launch it any time from Settings → Help.

Activating your license

Paraclette runs free forever on the Plant tier — no sign-up needed. Paid plans (Sanctuary, Multi-Campus, Kingdom) unlock additional features and are activated with a license key.

Get your keyPurchase a plan at paraclette.com/pricing. You’ll receive a license key by email.
Open the activation dialogClick the tier badge in the top bar, or choose Upgrade / Activate from the licensing prompt.
Enter the keyPaste your key and activate. Paraclette binds the license to this computer and unlocks your tier instantly.

How licensing behaves

Per-device activation. Each plan allows a set number of computers (1 for Sanctuary, 3 for Multi-Campus, unlimited for Kingdom).
Works offline. Once activated, Paraclette re-validates periodically online but keeps working between check-ins thanks to an offline grace period.
Graceful downgrade. If a license expires or can’t be verified, Paraclette never crashes or locks you out — it simply reverts to the free Plant tier so the service can continue.
Cloud transcription included. Paid tiers come with Paraclette-provided premium cloud speech recognition — no separate API key to manage.

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Beta builds may include a fixed expiry date, after which the app gracefully reverts to the free Plant tier. Your service keeps running — you’ll just see the free-tier feature set until you activate a full license.