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OpenInstinct
Open-source personal AI assistant you talk to over iMessage, with a built-in password vault.
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What is OpenInstinct?
OpenInstinct is an open-source personal assistant you message through iMessage. It can use a web browser for you to handle everyday tasks such as booking tickets or ordering groceries, while you keep control of your passwords, cards and context in an encrypted vault. You deploy it to your own Vercel account, it works with any AI model, and it is released under the MIT licence.
Pros
- Chat with your assistant in iMessage
- Free and open source (MIT)
- Self-hosted on your own Vercel account, any AI model
Cons
- Depends on Apple's iMessage
- Letting an agent act and pay for you needs careful setup and limits
Who should use OpenInstinct
Apple users who want a self-run AI assistant inside iMessage.
Who may not need it
Android users or people who prefer a hosted assistant.
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