Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Selfoss in 10-15 minutes. Installation, license activation, and your first transcript.
Welcome to Selfoss Documentation
Professional user guides for all skill levels - from installation to advanced workflows and developer integration
🚀 Getting Started
Section titled “🚀 Getting Started”Privacy-First Setup
Set up 100% local processing with Ollama and Whisper.cpp for complete privacy.
Cloud Provider Setup
Configure OpenAI or Google Gemini for fast cloud processing.
📚 Documentation Coverage
Section titled “📚 Documentation Coverage”- 15 comprehensive guides covering all user levels
- ~9,400 lines of professional documentation
- Complete coverage of features F001-F021
- Platform-specific instructions (Windows, macOS, Linux)
🎯 Quick Navigation by User Type
Section titled “🎯 Quick Navigation by User Type”👤 New Users
Section titled “👤 New Users”Start with the Quick Start Guide, then choose your setup method (Privacy-First or Cloud).
💼 Business Professionals
Section titled “💼 Business Professionals”Focus on Quick Start → Cloud Setup → Audio Recording → Visualizations
🔒 Privacy-Conscious Users
Section titled “🔒 Privacy-Conscious Users”Follow Quick Start → Privacy Setup → Privacy & Security → Data Management
⚡ Power Users
Section titled “⚡ Power Users”Explore Advanced Workflows → Interactive Editing → Search & Discovery
👨💻 Developers
Section titled “👨💻 Developers”Start with Developer & Integration Guide for architecture, API, and contributing guidelines.
💡 Key Features
Section titled “💡 Key Features”- Local-First Architecture - All data stays on your device
- Privacy by Design - Zero telemetry, encrypted API keys
- Flexible AI Providers - Ollama (local), OpenAI, Google Gemini
- Rich Visualizations - Decision flowcharts, mind maps, action matrices
- Interactive Editing - Click-to-edit with real-time updates
- Global Search - Find anything instantly across all transcripts