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AI that sees your screen, listens to your conversations and tells you what to do
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Omi – watches your screen, hears conversations, tells you what to do
by kodjima33·Apr 15, 2026·19 points·13 comments
AI Analysis
●●SolidCrowd PleaserBold Bet
Open-source Rewind alternative with local storage and 300k+ users.
Strengths
- •Open source with local screenshot storage addresses privacy concerns
- •8.4k GitHub stars and 300k users show real traction
- •Combines Rewind, Granola, and Wisprflow features in one app
Weaknesses
- •Screen recording + AI assistant category is becoming crowded fast
- •Core concept pioneered by Rewind.ai with no major architectural innovation
Category
Target Audience
Knowledge workers wanting automated meeting notes and screen memory
Similar To
Rewind.ai · Cluely · Granola
Post Description
Spent 4 months and built Omi for Desktop, your life architect
It watches your screen, hears your conversations and tells you what to do next
It’s like having a second brain that actually pays attention.
Software looks like Cluely + Rewind + Granola + Wisprflow + ChatGPT + Claude in one app
Open source, stores screenshots locally, uses Claude Code for chat. Has cloud sync to sync with hardware or mobile app but can be disabled
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