Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 16697 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 16697 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -12455 per 3d from 74 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -12455 per 3d from 1127 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 2091 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 74 in the last 3d vs 20 in the 3d before (ratio 3.7x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 2091 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 74 in the last 3d vs 20 in the 3d before (ratio 3.7x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -11359 per 3d from 819 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 1962 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -340 per 3d from 4958 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 819 per 3d from 5858 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1962 per 3d from 5508 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 4958 in the last 3d vs 2852 in the 3d before (ratio 1.7x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1962 per 3d from 5508 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 3799 in the last 3d vs 1492 in the 3d before (ratio 2.5x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 2852 per 3d from 8568 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -567 per 3d from 9850 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -2497 per 3d from 10987 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -2497 per 3d from 10987 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 9850 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Anomaly daily change 11065.0 is 5.8 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-215.5±1946.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Anomaly daily change 5654.0 is 3.0 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-215.5±1946.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -2127 per 3d from 6107 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -1369 per 3d from 5349 (<= 40% of the prior window)
| 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, uhoh.com, Unnamed Company, BackPedal Ltd, Unnamed Company.