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// selfhosted · openmaya/byeol
byeol
byeol is an open-source self-hosted project by openmaya (openmaya/byeol on GitHub). It has 31 GitHub stars and 6 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 23 May 2026.
A personal AI assistant that lives on a Raspberry Pi 3.
💎 Hidden gem★ 31 stars⑂ 6 forksMITupdated 2026-05
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- openmaya/byeol
- GitHub stars
- 31
- Forks
- 6
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 23 May 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- GitHub
// how it works
How it works
- Get a Raspberry Pi 3
Any Pi 3 or better will do.
- Flash the OS
Set up Raspberry Pi OS on an SD card.
- Install byeol
Follow the repo README on the Pi.
- Talk to your assistant
Start using your always-on home AI.
// features
Why people love it
Raspberry Pi native
Built to run on a Pi 3.
Always on
A home assistant that never sleeps.
Fully self-owned
No cloud account required.
MIT licensed
Free to modify and share.
Maker friendly
Simple enough for a weekend build.
Python powered
Hackable Python codebase.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone on the Pi
Download the source onto your Raspberry Pi.
git clone https://github.com/openmaya/byeol.git cd byeol - Step 2 — Install deps
Set up the Python environment.
pip install -r requirements.txt - Step 3 — Run the assistant
Start byeol on the Pi.
python main.py
// use cases
What you can build
- Build an always-on home AI on a Raspberry Pi.
- Learn self-hosted assistants hands-on.
- Prototype Pi-based voice helpers.
- Run AI without any cloud dependency.
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// faq
Questions, answered
What is byeol?
A personal AI assistant that runs on a Raspberry Pi 3, at openmaya/byeol.
What hardware do I need?
A Raspberry Pi 3 or newer with Raspberry Pi OS.
Is it free?
Yes. MIT licensed.
Does it need the internet?
Check the README for which features need connectivity versus local models.
Who is it for?
Makers who want a fully owned home AI assistant.
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Get byeol
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.