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 dist/
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+
+# Local AI assistant context - not for publication
+CLAUDE.md
+AGENTS.md
+GEMINI.md
+.claude/
+.cursor/
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-# CLAUDE.md — tüit Transkriptor
-
-Desktop transcription tool. Python, no Docker.
-
-## Key Commands
-
-    # Install dependencies
-    pip install -r requirements.txt
-
-    # Run
-    python main.py
-
-    # Run tests
-    pytest -v
-
-    # Trigger recording toggle via signal
-    pkill -USR1 -f main.py
-
-## Architecture
-
-See docs/plans/2026-04-01-desktop-transcription-design.md