OpenVoiceChat enables natural, conversational voice interactions with Large Language Models (LLMs). It is designed for researchers and developers seeking an open-source alternative to commercial voice AI solutions, offering extensive customization for Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and LLM backends.

How It Works

The project provides a modular architecture allowing users to integrate various STT, TTS, and LLM models. This flexibility is achieved through well-abstracted APIs, facilitating easy extension and customization. The system supports interruptions, enabling more natural conversational flow.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via pip: pip install openvoicechat
• For specific backends: pip install openvoicechat[piper,openai,transformers]
• Supported backends include piper (Linux/macOS only), vosk, openai, tortoise, xtts, and transformers.
• Run locally: python main.py local
• Documentation: https://www.finityalpha.com/OpenVoiceChat/docs/

Highlighted Details

• Supports a wide array of STT, TTS, and LLM models.
• Designed for extensibility and ease of use.
• Enables natural conversational interactions with LLMs.
• Supports conversational interruptions.

Maintenance & Community

• Community support available via Discord: https://discord.gg/M5S2JksapH
• Roadmap information is available.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The README does not specify a license. Compatibility for commercial or closed-source use is undetermined.

Limitations & Caveats

The piper STT backend is explicitly stated as not working on Windows. The absence of a specified license raises concerns about commercial use and redistribution.