Built-in templates
Steno includes a curated set of templates you can use as-is or edit:| Template | Best for |
|---|---|
| Standard | General meetings — summary, key topics, key points, action items |
| Product Demo | Demo calls — what was shown, questions raised, follow-ups |
| Sales Call | Discovery and sales conversations — needs, objections, next steps |
| 1:1 | One-on-ones — discussion, decisions, action items |
| Standup | Team standups — updates, blockers, next steps |
Editing a template
Every built-in template is editable. Open Settings → Templates, select a template, and edit its prompt. If you want the original back, Reset restores the shipped default. Your edits are stored locally and never leave your Mac. You can also create a custom template from scratch — give it a name and a prompt, and it appears alongside the built-ins.Choosing the default
The default template is the one Steno uses automatically when a recording finishes and auto-summarize is on. Set it in Settings → Templates. New installs default to Standard.Multiple reports per meeting
A single meeting can hold more than one report. From a meeting’s detail view you can generate an additional report with a different template, switch which report is shown as the active one, or delete a report you no longer need. Each report is saved alongside the meeting.Where are templates and reports stored?
Where are templates and reports stored?
Templates live in your local config, and generated reports are saved alongside each meeting under
~/Library/Application Support/stenoai/. No meeting content is uploaded unless you have configured a cloud summarization model.Can I write a template in another language?
Can I write a template in another language?
Yes. A template can pin an output language, so notes are written in that language regardless of the meeting audio. Left on auto, the notes follow your configured summarization language.