Cluely AI 2026 System Requirements & Platform Support

Why Your Device and OS Matter for Cluely AI in 2026

Cluely AI isn’t just another browser tab—it’s your real-time meeting copilot, interview coach, and sales conversation analyst, running intelligently across calls, recordings, and live coaching sessions. In 2026, Cluely AI’s performance hinges less on raw hardware specs and more on orchestrated compatibility: how well your device, operating system, browser, and conferencing apps align with its real-time speech processing, low-latency transcription, and AI-powered feedback loops. Get the setup wrong, and you’ll hit silent drops, delayed insights, or missing speaker diarization—even if your laptop has 32GB RAM. This guide cuts through the noise: we break down exactly what Cluely AI requires—and what it supports—across desktop, mobile, and enterprise environments this year.

✅ Minimum & Recommended System Requirements (2026 Edition)

Cluely AI’s architecture now leverages hybrid edge-cloud inference: lightweight audio preprocessing happens locally (for privacy and speed), while deep contextual analysis runs on optimized cloud nodes. That means local requirements are lean—but precise.

Desktop (Windows & macOS)

Component	Minimum (2026)	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (22H2), macOS 13 (Ventura)	Windows 11 (23H2+), macOS 14.5 (Sequoia)
CPU	Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U	Intel Core i7-1260P / Apple M2 chip or better
RAM	8 GB	16 GB (required for simultaneous Zoom + Teams + Cluely coaching mode)
Storage	500 MB free space (app + cache)	2 GB SSD (for local transcript caching & offline snippet generation)
Microphone	Built-in array or USB headset (mono, 16kHz+)	Dual-mic noise-cancelling headset (e.g., Jabra Evolve2 65, Poly Sync 20)
Browser	Chrome 120+, Edge 120+	Chrome 124+ (with WebAssembly SIMD enabled)

💡 Pro tip: On macOS, Cluely AI now uses Apple’s AVFoundation framework for mic access—bypassing legacy CoreAudio paths. If you see “microphone denied” in Settings > Privacy > Microphone despite granting permission, restart Cluely after toggling the toggle off/on in System Settings. More troubleshooting tips are available in our Getting Started tutorials.

Mobile (iOS & Android)

Cluely AI’s mobile app (v4.2+, released March 2026) supports real-time listening only during active calls—not background audio capture—to comply with platform privacy policies.

iOS: Requires iOS 17.4+ (iPhone XS or newer). A12 Bionic or later required for on-device speaker separation.
Android: Requires Android 13 (API 33)+ and Google Play Services 24.12+. Supported devices must have hardware-accelerated audio encoding (e.g., Pixel 6+, Samsung Galaxy S22+, OnePlus 11+).
Permissions: Location is not required. But “Display over other apps” (Android) and “Screen Recording” (iOS) are mandatory for live meeting overlays and coaching prompts.

⚠️ Note: Cluely AI does not support Android Go editions, Fire OS, or Huawei HarmonyOS due to missing MediaCodec APIs and restricted background service permissions.

🌐 Supported Conferencing Platforms (2026 Verified)

Cluely AI integrates natively—not via screen scraping—with 12 major platforms. Here’s what’s officially certified, including new 2026 additions:

✅ Fully Supported (Real-Time + Post-Meeting)

Zoom (v6.10+) — Full speaker diarization, live coaching popups, automatic transcript sync to Cluely Cloud.
Microsoft Teams (v1.7.00.39921+) — Supports Teams Rooms on Windows, web, and desktop. Cluely detects shared screen context (e.g., “slide 7”) and adjusts coaching cues accordingly.
Google Meet (v127+) — Now includes real-time caption alignment and sentiment-triggered coaching (“You paused for 2.4s after asking the budget question—try rephrasing”).
Webex (v44.10+) — Supports Cisco’s new Real-Time Analytics API; enables Cluely to detect participant engagement signals (e.g., camera-on duration, reaction usage).

⚠️ Partially Supported (Post-Meeting Only)

GoTo Meeting — Upload MP4/WAV files manually; no live integration. Auto-chapters and action item extraction still work.
RingCentral Video — Live audio capture works via system audio loopback only on macOS (requires Soundflower alternative like BlackHole 2ch).
Slack Huddles — Not supported live (Slack restricts third-party audio injection). But exported huddle audio (.m4a) uploads and analyzes flawlessly.

❌ Not Supported (No Workarounds)

Discord (no meeting metadata API)
Tencent Meeting (regional encryption prevents ASR alignment)
Legacy Adobe Connect (EOL as of Jan 2026)

🔍 How to verify your conferencing app version: In Zoom, click your profile > Check for Updates. In Teams, go to Settings > About > Version. Cluely AI auto-checks compatibility on launch—if your version is unsupported, you’ll see a soft alert before joining a call—not mid-meeting.

🖥️ Browser & Extension Requirements

Cluely AI operates primarily as a PWA (Progressive Web App) and browser extension—no desktop installer needed for core functionality. However, extension behavior varies by browser and security policy.

Chrome (Primary Supported Browser)

Must enable: chrome://flags/#enable-webassembly-simd, chrome://flags/#enable-experimental-web-platform-features
Extension ID: gjlnfjdmkdkhndpibjegcjkblnmlkmeh (verify in chrome://extensions)
Critical: Disable any ad blocker or privacy extension that blocks *.cluely.ai or webrtc APIs (e.g., uBlock Origin default lists may interfere)

Edge & Brave

Fully supported if Chromium engine version ≥124.
Brave users: Turn off “Shields” for cluely.ai domains (Settings > Shields > Site Settings > cluely.ai > toggle off).

Firefox

Not supported in 2026. Mozilla’s deprecation of MediaStreamTrack.getSources() and stricter WebRTC sandboxing breaks speaker isolation. Cluely AI will display “Firefox not supported” at login—no workaround exists. We recommend using Chrome or Edge for Firefox users needing Cluely AI access.

Safari

Safari 17.5+ (macOS 14.5+) supports Cluely AI as a PWA only—no extension. To install: visit app.cluely.ai → tap Share icon → “Add to Home Screen”. Then launch from there for full mic/camera access.

🛠️ Enterprise & Admin Deployment Requirements

For IT teams rolling out Cluely AI across 50+ users, these are non-negotiable:

SSO: Supports SAML 2.0 (Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin) and SCIM provisioning (v2.1). Cluely AI does not support OIDC-only setups without SAML fallback.
Network: Outbound HTTPS (port 443) to *.cluely.ai, *.aws.amazon.com (transcription), and *.googleapis.com (language model routing). WebSockets (wss://api.cluely.ai) must be allowed for live coaching sync.
Firewall Rules: Allow TLS 1.3 only. TLS 1.2 is deprecated as of April 2026.
Data Residency: Choose region at signup—US (N. Virginia), EU (Frankfurt), APAC (Singapore). Audio never routes outside selected region.

📋 Admin checklist before rollout:

Whitelist *.cluely.ai and api.cluely.ai in your proxy.

Confirm Zoom/Teams admin consoles allow third-party app integrations (Zoom Marketplace > “Allow custom apps”, Teams Admin Center > “External apps” = Enabled).

Deploy Cluely’s pre-configured Chrome extension via GPO or Intune (download .crx + JSON policy from Cluely Admin Portal).

Cluely AI also offers an optional on-premises transcription gateway (v2.0, Q2 2026) for highly regulated sectors (e.g., defense, healthcare). It runs on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS inside Docker, requiring 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM, and NVIDIA T4 GPU for <200ms latency. Contact us for air-gapped deployment options.

🧪 Troubleshooting Common Compatibility Issues

Even with correct specs, subtle mismatches cause failures. Here’s how to diagnose and fix them fast:

Issue: “No audio detected” during test call

✅ First, run Cluely’s built-in mic diagnostic: Settings > Test Microphone (takes 8 seconds, shows waveform + SNR score).
✅ Check if another app (e.g., Discord, OBS) is holding exclusive mic access. Close all conferencing apps, then restart Cluely.
✅ On Windows: Right-click speaker icon > Sounds > Recording tab > right-click your mic > Properties > Advanced > uncheck “Allow applications to take exclusive control”.

Issue: Coaching prompts delayed by >3 seconds

Likely cause: High CPU load (>90%) or network jitter >50ms. Open Cluely’s Diagnostics Panel (Ctrl+Shift+D) to view real-time latency metrics.
Fix: Disable GPU-heavy browser extensions (e.g., Grammarly, Loom), close unused tabs, and switch to Ethernet if on Wi-Fi.

Issue: Speaker names don’t appear in transcript

Verify your conferencing app shares participant names and email domains (required for Cluely’s CRM-aware speaker linking). Zoom requires “Show participant emails in meeting” enabled in Account Settings > Meetings.

If issues persist, contact us with your Cluely Diagnostics Report ID—we’ll analyze your audio path trace in <2 hours.

📌 Key Takeaways for 2026

Cluely AI in 2026 is faster, smarter, and more privacy-aware—but it demands precision in setup. Remember:

✅ You don’t need a gaming rig—but you do need a supported OS, browser, and conferencing client version.
✅ Mobile use is powerful during calls, but requires explicit overlay permissions—not just microphone access.
✅ Chrome remains the gold-standard browser; Firefox and Safari have meaningful limitations.
✅ Enterprise deployments require TLS 1.3, SAML, and proactive firewall configuration—not just user provisioning.
✅ When in doubt, use Cluely’s built-in diagnostics before your next high-stakes meeting. It catches 87% of setup issues automatically.

Cluely AI continues to raise the bar for what an ai meeting assistant can do—but only if your environment meets its intelligent design constraints. Whether you’re prepping for a job interview, refining your sales pitch, or analyzing customer discovery calls, getting the foundation right unlocks Cluely’s full potential.

Ready to dive deeper? Browse Getting Started tutorials for step-by-step walkthroughs on configuring live coaching, exporting insights to Notion, or building custom feedback rubrics. Or explore our latest cluely review for benchmarks against Otter.ai, Fireflies, and Gong. For hands-on help, more tutorials cover everything from Slack bot setup to CRM sync automation.