This project provides an AI Waifu Assistant for casual conversation and roleplaying, targeting users seeking a customizable, interactive virtual companion. It aims to bring AI-driven characters to life through voice and visual integration.

How It Works

The assistant leverages OpenAI for conversational AI and offers modular voice integration, supporting options like ElevenLabs or Voicevox. It integrates with VTube Studio for character customization and animation, allowing users to create unique visual representations for their AI companion.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Download and extract the repository.
• Prerequisites: Windows 7 x64+, Visual C++ Redistributable, VTube Studio (any OS), OpenAI API key. Optional: ElevenLabs API key.
• Setup: Edit .env file with API keys, run VTube Studio with API access enabled on port 8001, then execute start.bat.
• Docs: https://github.com/AlizerUncaged/desktop-waifu/issues/new

Highlighted Details

• Customizable characters via VTube Studio.
• Modular voice and language support.
• Casual conversation and roleplaying capabilities.
• Successor project available: https://github.com/AlizerUncaged/waifu-desktop

Maintenance & Community

Bug reporting and feature requests are handled via GitHub Issues. Contribution guidelines are available for pull requests.

Licensing & Compatibility

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

Limitations & Caveats

The project is noted as having a partially implemented automatic setup and no GUI. The primary repository is superseded by a successor project, suggesting potential for reduced maintenance or future deprecation of this version.