Hi everyone!
I've been working on a personal project to create a desktop virtual assistant that doesn't rely on the cloud. I wanted something that felt like JARVIS but kept my data 100% private.
🛠️ How it works:
Brain: It uses Ollama as the backend, so you can run models like Llama 3, Mistral, or Phi-3 locally.
Interface: Built with PyQt6 featuring a "holographic" glassmorphism effect (transparent and sleek).
Memory: It has a persistent local memory system to remember previous interactions.
Voice: Integrated with Piper for realistic text-to-speech.
🔒 Why local?
I wanted to prove that you don't need OpenAI or Google to have a functional assistant. This runs entirely on your hardware.
📂 Source Code & Setup:
I've made the repository public and wrote a full guide on how to set it up (it's very easy!).
Check it out here: https://github.com/Jm7997/JARVIS
I'm still a student/learning, so I'd really appreciate any feedback, feature ideas, or even a star on GitHub if you find it cool!
What features should I add next? (I'm thinking about Spotify integration or home automation).
Background
I wanted to build a JARVIS-like assistant that works completely offline to learn more about integrating LLMs with Python and creating transparent UIs with PyQt6.
What it does
It provides a holographic-style desktop interface to chat with local AI models via Ollama, including persistent conversation memory and text-to-speech.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in local AI, desktop automation, or learning how to use PyQt6 for modern-looking Python applications.
Comparison
Unlike other cloud-based assistants, this is 100% private and runs on your own hardware without subscription fees or API keys.
