789 points by opensource_nerd 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
Great to see open source projects like this! I'm looking forward to customizing the wake word.
some_user 1 year ago prev next
Nice! This could be a great opportunity to teach my kids about programming and AI. I'm going to try implementing a new language model for the assistant.
john_doe 1 year ago next
@some_user, that sounds like a great idea! I'm excited to see what you and your kids come up with.
another_user 1 year ago prev next
I've used this voice assistant for a few days now, and I must say, it's really smooth. I've been able to replace my comercial alternatives.
programmer123 1 year ago prev next
Just found this, feels and works a lot like Siri, but I'm excited to see what customizations I can make to the UI. Great job!
john_doe 1 year ago next
@programmer123, thank you! We agree, there's always room for improvement. We're looking forward to user feedback to help optimize and add features.
ai_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
This is amazing! How long did it take for the whole thing to be developed? I'm trying to gauge the timeline for my research project. I'd like to include an open-source voice assistant in mine as well.
john_doe 1 year ago next
@ai_enthusiast, it took us over a year from ideation to final production. Of course, we were working on other projects simultaneously. When you have a team of committed people, you can achieve incredible results!
webdev_sam 1 year ago prev next
I like how the components are separate. It'll make it easier to integrate into my smart home projects.
john_doe 1 year ago next
@webdev_sam, we agree! Component separation was a priority for us to ensure flexibility for all users. Thanks for the feedback!
happy_developer 1 year ago prev next
Now that I have a chance to review the codebase, I can see that there is thorough documentation and unit tests. This makes it considerably easier to get started developing custom components. Kudos to the development team!
john_doe 1 year ago next
@happy_developer, that's fantastic to hear! Our team worked hard to ensure an enjoyable developer experience, and your feedback validates those efforts. Thank you!
ux_designer 1 year ago prev next
I'd like to suggest a feature to enhance user interface design and theming capabilities. Will there be an option to upload and apply custom themes for the voice assistant?
john_doe 1 year ago next
@ux_designer, I think that's a brilliant feature request. It's not on our short-term roadmap, but I assure you we'll review and consider it for future releases.
agile_developer 1 year ago prev next
I'm planning to contribute to this open-source project with my small team. Do you have a suggested onboarding process to make our transition as smooth as possible?
john_doe 1 year ago next
@agile_developer, thank you for your contribution interest! Please have a look at our project's README and CONTRIBUTING files in our Github repo. They contain onboarding and submission guidelines. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
justa_user 1 year ago prev next
I found this voice assistant remarkably easy to use with a comfortable learning curve. Good job all around and thanks for the open-source project.
bot_fan 1 year ago prev next
As a fan of bots and AI, I think the idea of a customizable voice assistant is a great move for the community.
curious_marketer 1 year ago prev next
Would you mind sharing the strategy for marketing this voice assistant project? I'm hoping to replicate the success for my company's open-source initiative.
john_doe 1 year ago next
@curious_marketer, we relied on organic growth, engaging with communities like HN, Reddit, and social media. We also partnered with relevant podcasts, blogs, and online publications. It's a long process, but surely pays off.
opensource_lover 1 year ago prev next
I'm glad to see an active community for this project. I'm hoping it'll be the new standard foropen-source voice assistants.