Quickstart
Install QuickContract and generate your first contract in under 5 minutes.
QuickContract is a native macOS app that combines AI-powered contract generation, meeting recording with local transcription, e-signatures, and a built-in legal advisor. This guide walks you through the fastest path from download to your first generated contract.
You can use QuickContract's meeting recording, contract viewer, and contact management without a license key or API key. AI-powered features like contract generation, QuickEdit, and the Legal Advisor require an AI provider API key.
Four steps to your first contract
Download the app
QuickContract is distributed as a macOS .dmg file. Download the latest release from the GitHub releases page. Open the DMG and drag QuickContract into your Applications folder. The app supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14.2 or later.
Launch and complete the setup wizard
On first launch, macOS may show a security prompt because QuickContract is distributed outside the App Store. Right-click the app and select Open to bypass Gatekeeper. The setup wizard walks you through granting audio permissions (for meeting recording) and configuring your basic preferences. You can always change these later in Settings.
Add your AI provider API key
QuickContract is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) — you connect your own AI provider. Open Settings from the sidebar, navigate to the AI Provider section, and paste your API key. We recommend OpenRouter for the widest model selection and simplest pay-as-you-go pricing. A $5 top-up typically lasts weeks of normal use. You can also use Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or Ollama for fully offline operation.
Generate your first contract
Click Create Contract in the sidebar. Choose a contract type — there are over 60 available, from NDAs and service agreements to employment contracts and licensing deals. Fill in the key fields (parties, terms, jurisdiction), then click Generate. The AI streams the full contract in real time. Once generated, you can refine any clause with QuickEdit, export to PDF, or send it for e-signature.
What's next
Now that you have the basics, explore the rest of the Getting Started section to learn about setting up your business profile for personalized contracts, or jump ahead to meeting recording to capture and transcribe calls directly from your Mac.