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[AGENT] Polish desktop recorder UX with meters, icons, and hotkeys #241

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Summary

Improve the desktop recorder UX now that the basic Windows recorder/upload path works.

Desired improvements

  • Replace the default React/Tauri-style desktop app icon with Chronote-branded assets.
  • Add mic and system/output volume meters so users can see capture is alive.
  • Add a compact recorder window or mode focused only on start/stop/status.
  • Add a hotkey to show/hide the recorder window.
  • Consider a hotkey to start/stop recording, with safe confirmation or clear status to prevent accidental capture.
  • Keep the local recorder UX distinct from any future full desktop portal shell.

Acceptance criteria

  1. The desktop app uses Chronote-branded icons in the window and installer bundle.
  2. The recorder UI shows live signal/volume for mic and system/output capture.
  3. The UI clearly indicates when each source is silent, unavailable, or recording.
  4. A compact recorder mode or design exists for low-friction capture.
  5. Hotkey behavior is designed and implemented or explicitly deferred with a follow-up issue.
  6. Desktop checks and screenshot/manual QA cover the updated recorder surface.

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