Zoom‑specific Guide

1. Adding the App

  1. Open the private install link:
    https://marketplace.zoom.us/apps/APP_ID/install
  2. Authorize the standard Meeting SDK permissions (audio access).

2. Using the App

  1. Start or join the Zoom meeting you wish to record.
  2. Run the CLI command:
    python sample_program/sample.py -m "<MEETING_ID>:<PASSCODE>"
  3. The recorder bot appears in the participant list and writes meeting_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.wav to the sample_program/out/audio/ folder.

3. Removing the App

  1. In the Zoom client, open Apps › Manage.
  2. Find MyPrivateRecorder and click Remove.
  3. Delete any local recordings you no longer need.

FAQ

Q: Where are files stored?
A: Only on your computer, in the folder shown in the terminal.

Q: How do I change the folder?
A: Set the environment variable OUTPUT_DIR before running.

Q: Does the app send data anywhere?
A: No, it is fully offline.