Open Voice OS

What is Open Voice OS

Open Voice OS is a community-driven, open-source voice AI platform for developing custom voice-controlled interfaces. It supports various devices, offers a customizable UI, and emphasizes privacy and security. Initially derived from MycroftOS, it now features enhanced functionality while maintaining compatibility with Mycroft-core. The platform is suitable for developers and DIY enthusiasts, providing easy installation methods and welcoming contributions to its ongoing development.

Key Features of Open Voice OS

- Community Driven: Powered by developers globally from Linux and FOSS communities, making cutting-edge voice assistance technology accessible to all.

- Multi-Platform: Supports a range of devices from embedded headless devices to single-board computers with screens, allowing for do-it-yourself smart speaker projects.

- Focus on Experimentation: Provides a platform for developers to test experimental features before integrating them into other Linux-based open-source voice assistant projects.

- DIY-Friendly: Open to all developers and contributors, supporting various devices and platforms.

- Easy Installation: Offers two primary methods for installing Open Voice OS - Docker and Python Virtual Environment.

- Python Virtual Environment: Ideal for developers who wish to experiment with the code.

- Docker: Provides a stable and easy way to run Open Voice OS.

- Prebuilt Images: Specifically designed for embedded systems, low-spec headless devices, and small touch-friendly screens, suitable for Raspberry Pi or Mycroft® devices.

- Online and Offline Functionality: By default, ovos-core does not require an internet connection to operate, although some skills and the speech-to-text engine do; offline self-hosted options are available.

- Enhanced Mycroft Compatibility: Started as a fork of MycroftOS, maintaining an enhanced reference fork of Mycroft-core for additional functionality while remaining compatible.

- Dedicated Documentation: Comprehensive resources available for getting started and contributing.