Use a Mac teleprompter during Slack Huddle calls
Slack Huddles are casual on the surface, but kickoffs, demos, and async-replacement standups still benefit from a script. Telepront is a free native macOS teleprompter that floats above the Slack desktop client with on-device voice tracking. Native Swift, no subscription.
See It in Action
Slack Huddles started as audio-only quick chats, but they have grown into demo calls, customer chats, and even small all-hands moments with screen share and reactions. The Slack client offers no script support, so anyone reading from notes ends up tabbing between Slack and a separate document. Telepront removes that friction by floating above Slack as a separate macOS window.\nFor video huddles, position Telepront just below your built-in camera. Your gaze stays near the lens, which makes the difference between looking at someone and looking past them. Adjustable opacity lets you keep an eye on the Slack thread or huddle reactions through the script.\nApple's on-device speech recognition powers auto-scroll. Even if your Slack workspace is governed by tight enterprise policies, Telepront does not introduce any cloud transcription or third-party service. Audio is processed locally on Apple Silicon and never leaves your Mac.\nTelepront does not record. Slack does not record huddles by default either, but you can pair Telepront with QuickTime, ScreenFlow, or a hardware capture if you need a recording. The app's job is making short, casual Slack moments sound prepared without making them sound robotic.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Install Telepront on your Mac
Mac App Store id 6759193513. Free download, macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon required.
Paste your huddle script
Open Telepront, drop in your talking points, and pick a font and speed for the kind of huddle you are running.
Start your Slack Huddle
Launch a huddle from any channel or DM. Choose audio, video, or screen share. Telepront keeps floating above Slack.
Snap the panel below your webcam
If using video, drag Telepront under the camera and snap-to-edge to anchor it for the duration of the huddle.
Talk through naturally
Voice tracking auto-scrolls on-device. Use a keyboard shortcut to pause when teammates jump in with reactions or questions.
Tips from Creators
For audio-only huddles, ignore opacity and use 28-32pt font close to your eyes for fast reference reading.
For video huddles, set opacity to 80 percent to glance at huddle reactions without losing your place.
Anchor Telepront within an inch of the FaceTime HD camera so video huddle eye contact reads as natural.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Telepront work with Slack Huddles on Mac?
Yes. Telepront floats above the Slack desktop app, so audio-only huddles, video huddles, and screen-share huddles all work.
Will huddle participants see my teleprompter?
Not unless you share your entire desktop. Share a specific window or app, and Telepront stays invisible to attendees.
Do video huddles affect the floating window?
No. Telepront stays on top regardless of whether the huddle is audio, video, or screen share. It does not interfere with Slack controls.
Is microphone access required?
Yes, for voice tracking. macOS prompts once for mic and speech recognition, and processing stays on-device.
Do I need a paid Slack plan?
No. Telepront is independent of Slack's tier. It works the same on free, Pro, Business+, and Enterprise Grid.
Ready to try it?
Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.
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