Recall¶
AI-powered legal research and document drafting for macOS and Windows
Run entirely locally for maximum privacy, or connect to a shared server for team collaboration.
Why Recall?¶
Private by Design¶
AI models can run entirely on your machine. Your confidential legal documents stay under your control — locally or on your organization's private server.
macOS & Windows¶
Available on both macOS and Windows. Run fully local or connect to a shared backend server for team-wide access.
Built for Legal Work¶
Purpose-built for legal professionals with citation management, Table of Authorities, and Word integration.
Core Features¶
Document Management¶
Organize PDFs by matter (case or project) with automatic semantic indexing for intelligent retrieval.
Semantic Search¶
Find relevant passages using natural language queries. Go beyond keyword matching to understand meaning.
Clerk AI Assistant¶
Draft, edit, and outline with AI assistance grounded in your documents. Chat naturally about your research.
Pins¶
Save important excerpts for quick reference. Build a collection of key passages to cite in your work.
Word Integration¶
Insert research directly into Microsoft Word with proper formatting. Seamless round-trip workflow.
Citations¶
Auto-detect citations and generate a Table of Authorities. Bluebook-aware formatting built in.
Deployment Modes¶
Recall supports two deployment modes to fit your needs:
| Mode | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Entirely Local | All AI models and data stay on your machine. No server needed. | Solo practitioners, maximum privacy |
| Backend from Server | Connect to a shared server for team access and centralized document management. | Firms and teams, shared research |
Learn more about Connection Settings →
Quick Start¶
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log In or Register | Create an account or log in with your credentials (server mode) or skip straight to setup (local mode) |
| 2 | Create a Matter | Click "Add New Matter" in the sidebar to create a workspace for your case or project |
| 3 | Upload Documents | Drag and drop PDFs into Recall. Documents are indexed automatically for semantic search |
| 4 | Research | Use natural language to search across your documents. Find relevant passages instantly |
| 5 | Pin & Write | Save key excerpts as pins, then use Clerk AI to draft with your research at hand |
Next Steps¶
New to Recall?
Start with the Quick Start Guide for a beginner-friendly walkthrough of using Recall. No technical knowledge required!
Need Help?
Check the FAQ for common questions, Troubleshooting if something's not working, or the Glossary if you encounter unfamiliar terms.
Explore Features
Read the Features Overview to discover everything Recall can do for your workflow.