# OpenAssist

> Powerful macOS AI assistant for chat, voice, and task automation

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/openassist
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/openassist.json
- Website: https://github.com/manikv12/OpenAssist
- Category: AI Automation
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-29T07:55:55+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2115260969`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/manikv12/OpenAssist
- Stars: 92
- Forks: 7
- Open issues: 0
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-10-13T13:59:38+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T05:40:17+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: AI Automation, ai assistant, macOS
Tech stacks: CSS, python, react, Shell, typescript

## Features
- Connects to local AI models like Ollama or cloud providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. *(highlighted)*
- Controls native macOS applications and web browsers through approved agentic actions. *(highlighted)*
- Offers a dedicated voice HUD for dictation, push-to-talk, and live conversations. *(highlighted)*

## Description

OpenAssist is a macOS AI assistant that combines chat, voice, and approved automation. It supports local and cloud models for browser control, native app actions, and persistent memory management within a native desktop environment.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — OpenAssist](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/openassist) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt