Frequently asked questions
Does Harvestry require a subscription?
No. Harvestry is a one-time purchase. You pay once and receive all updates within that major version (v1.x) at no extra cost. Future major versions — when they arrive — will be offered as a new purchase, with a meaningful discount for existing customers.
Do I need an Anthropic API key?
Only if you want to use the optional LLM consolidation feature with Claude. The core pipeline — transcription, screenshot capture, and HTML export — works entirely offline with no API key of any kind.
What's the difference between Standard and Pro?
The core feature set is identical. Pro adds the local Ollama consolidation option, which lets you run LLM refinement entirely on-device without involving any external service. If you don't need that, Standard is the right choice.
Does Harvestry work without an internet connection?
Yes, for local video files. Transcription, screenshot capture, and export all run entirely offline. An internet connection is only needed to download a video from a URL, download Whisper model weights (once, on your request), or use the optional Claude API consolidation.
Which Macs are supported?
Any Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 15 or later. Harvestry uses the Apple Neural Engine for transcription, which requires an M-series chip. Intel Macs are not supported.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. Download the free trial and process your first videos to see how Harvestry works before committing. No account or credit card required.