BasedHardware/omi
FreeAI wearables. Put it on, speak, transcribe, automatically
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About BasedHardware/omi
Omi is an open-source AI wearable and desktop/mobile application that functions as a second brain. It captures screen content and conversations, provides real-time transcription, generates summaries and action items, and offers an AI chat that remembers everything the user has seen and heard. The system works across desktop (macOS, Windows), mobile (iOS/Android via Flutter), and custom wearable hardware (Omi wearable). It uses a backend stack involving Python, Swift, Rust, and Flutter, and is designed for local or cloud processing. Trusted by over 300,000 professionals, Omi is fully open source and available on GitHub.
Key Features
Captures screen content and conversations in real-time
Real-time transcription of audio and screen recordings
Generates summaries and action items automatically
AI chat with memory of everything seen and heard
Multi-platform support: desktop (macOS, Windows), mobile (iOS, Android), and custom wearable hardware
Fully open source with community contributions and plugin support
Backend includes voice activity detection (VAD), diarization, and GPU processing
Offers both cloud and local development setups
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open source, allowing custom modifications and self-hosting
- Works across multiple devices (wearable, desktop, mobile)
- Real-time transcription and summarization with low latency
- AI chat remembers past context for continuity
- Active community with 13k stars and 2.1k forks on GitHub
- Trusted by 300,000+ professionals
Cons
- Requires wearable hardware for hands-free use (not yet widely available)
- Setup for local development may be complex (multiple dependencies like Rust, Xcode, Node.js)
- Privacy concerns due to constant screen and audio capture
- Cloud backend dependency for some features by default
Best For
Personal productivity and note-taking from meetings and conversationsReal-time transcription and summarization for business meetingsAI-powered personal assistant with memory for daily tasksDeveloper tool for building custom AI assistants and integrationsScreen and conversation recording for research or documentation
FAQ
What is Omi?
Omi is an open-source AI wearable and app that captures your screen and conversations, transcribes them in real-time, generates summaries and action items, and provides an AI chat with memory of everything you've seen and heard.
Is Omi free?
Omi is fully open source and free to use. You can run it on your own hardware or use the cloud backend.
What platforms does Omi support?
Omi works on desktop (macOS and Windows), mobile (iOS and Android via Flutter), and custom wearable hardware (Omi wearable).
How do I get started with Omi?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the Quick Start instructions for macOS, Windows, or mobile. A macOS setup script is available that builds the app and connects to the cloud backend.