> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.omi.me/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to Omi - the world's most advanced open-source AI wearable

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/omi/kuqgaBKwHOGhyCBK/images/docs/get_started/images/omibanner.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kuqgaBKwHOGhyCBK&q=85&s=483cf2b0ed7cf86275675247a65ec4e0" alt="Omi Banner" width="2560" height="1440" data-path="images/docs/get_started/images/omibanner.png" />
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## Welcome to Omi!

Experience the future of communication with the world's most advanced **open-source AI wearable**. Omi captures, transcribes, and manages your conversations effortlessly, giving you the power to stay focused and productive.

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  <Card title="100% Open Source" icon="code-branch">
    Hardware, firmware, app, and backend - everything is open source and customizable
  </Card>

  <Card title="Privacy First" icon="shield-check">
    Your data stays yours - self-host or use our secure cloud infrastructure
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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  <Card title="Extended Battery Life" icon="battery-full">
    24 hours to a few days, depending on device
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Transcription" icon="microphone">
    Real-time speech-to-text capture
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Memory" icon="brain">
    Remembers your conversations
  </Card>

  <Card title="22+ Integrations" icon="plug">
    Calendar, email, health, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Quick Start

New to Omi? Follow these steps to get up and running.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get an Omi Device" icon="cart-shopping">
    [Buy a pre-built device](https://omi.me/products/friend-dev-kit-2) or [build your own](/doc/assembly/Build_the_device)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the App" icon="mobile">
    Download from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/friend-ai-wearable/id6502156163) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friend.ios)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect & Configure" icon="bluetooth">
    Pair your device via Bluetooth and customize your settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Recording" icon="play">
    Begin capturing and transcribing your conversations!
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## For Developers

Build on the Omi platform with our comprehensive developer tools.

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  <Card title="App Setup" icon="mobile" href="/doc/developer/AppSetup">
    Set up the Flutter mobile app for development
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backend Setup" icon="server" href="/doc/developer/backend/Backend_Setup">
    Configure the Python/FastAPI backend
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build Apps" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/doc/developer/apps/Introduction">
    Create plugins and integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Firmware" icon="microchip" href="/doc/get_started/Flash_device">
    Flash and customize device firmware
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Build Your Own Hardware

Build or customize your own Omi device from scratch.

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  <Card title="Buying Guide" icon="cart-shopping" href="/doc/assembly/Buying_Guide">
    What components you need
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build Guide" icon="hammer" href="/doc/assembly/Build_the_device">
    Step-by-step assembly instructions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Firmware" icon="microchip" href="/doc/get_started/Flash_device">
    Install firmware on your device
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Key Features

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  <Card title="Fully Open-Source" icon="code-branch">
    Hardware designs, firmware, app, and backend - everything is open source
  </Card>

  <Card title="Extended Battery Life" icon="battery-full">
    24 hours to a few days, depending on device
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Transcription" icon="microphone">
    Real-time speech-to-text with speaker identification
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conversation Memory" icon="brain">
    AI extracts and remembers key facts from your conversations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instant Summarization" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Get quick summaries and action items automatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="App Marketplace" icon="store">
    Extend functionality with community-built apps
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Get the App

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  <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/friend-ai-wearable/id6502156163" target="_blank">
    <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge.svg" alt="Download on the App Store" style={{ height: '50px' }} />
  </a>

  <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friend.ios" target="_blank">
    <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Google_Play_Store_badge_EN.svg" alt="Get it on Google Play" style={{ height: '50px' }} />
  </a>
</div>

***

## Products & Repositories

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  <Card title="Omi Device" icon="microchip" href="https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi/tree/main/omi">
    Hardware designs and firmware
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile App" icon="mobile" href="https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi/tree/main/app">
    Flutter app for iOS and Android
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Personas" icon="users" href="https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi/tree/main/personas-open-source">
    Web-based AI persona system
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Contribute

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  <Accordion title="Contribute to Omi" icon="heart">
    We welcome contributions from the community!

    * Read our [Contribution Guide](/doc/developer/Contribution)
    * Check [current issues](https://github.com/BasedHardware/Omi/issues)
    * Earn from contributing with [paid bounties](https://omi.me/bounties)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Join the Community" icon="users">
    Connect with other Omi users and developers.

    * Join our [Discord](http://discord.omi.me)
    * Follow us on [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/omiHQ)
    * Star us on [GitHub](https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Build Apps & Integrations" icon="puzzle-piece">
    Extend Omi's capabilities with your own apps.

    * [App Development Guide](/doc/developer/apps/Introduction)
    * [Chat Tools](/doc/developer/apps/ChatTools)
    * [External Triggers](/doc/developer/apps/Integrations)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>