Status basis: daily change 5018.0 is 4.3 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-1517.2±1526.3, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Anomaly daily change 5018.0 is 4.3 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-1517.2±1526.3, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Anomaly daily change 5018.0 is 4.3 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-1517.2±1526.3, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
By combining visual and auditory input for proactive support, it pushes the boundaries of human-AI interaction in dynamic work settings.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“git clone https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi.git && cd omi/desktop/macos && ./run.sh --yolo”— readme
“captures your screen and conversations, transcribes in real-time”— readme
“gives you an AI chat that remembers everything you've seen and heard”— readme
FAQ
What is omi?
omi acts as a real-time assistant that observes your screen and listens to conversations, offering actionable guidance during multitasking.
What does omi do?
Users need real-time, context-aware assistance to manage information overload when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Why does omi matter?
By combining visual and auditory input for proactive support, it pushes the boundaries of human-AI interaction in dynamic work settings.
Is omi open source?
Yes — omi is open source.
Can I self-host omi?
Yes — omi can be self-hosted.
How popular is omi?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 245 upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-08).
When did omi take off?
KanonAgent flagged omi as breaking out on 2026-09-03 on ProductHunt (at 131 upvotes that moment). The breakout log is append-only: https://kanonagent.com/rising
What are the best omi alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Chatbase, Anonymous Startup, Unnamed Company, BackPedal Ltd, uhoh.com, ChatDash, LLC.