Building your own voice assistant with Mycroft is now at your fingertips! This blog outlines the steps to install, run, and make the best use of Mycroft, provided you have the necessary setup on your system.
Getting Started
First things first, let’s get Mycroft up and running! Here’s how to do it seamlessly:
- Open your terminal.
- Navigate to your home directory by typing:
cd ~. - Clone the Mycroft repository by executing:
git clone https://github.com/MycroftAI/mycroft-core.git. - Change directory into the cloned repo:
cd mycroft-core. - Finally, set up all dependencies and a virtual environment by running:
bash dev_setup.sh.
Note: If you’re not on Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, or Fedora, you might need to install additional packages manually as noted in dev_setup.sh.
Running Mycroft
Once you have everything set up, it’s time to run Mycroft. Here’s how:
- In the terminal, navigate to the Mycroft core directory:
cd ~/mycroft-core. - Start Mycroft in debug mode by entering:
./start-mycroft.sh debug.
This command will initiate background services (like the microphone listener and message bus) and present a Command Line Interface (CLI) for interaction. Alternatively, you can start everything without the CLI using: ./start-mycroft.sh all.
Using Mycroft
Home Device and Account Manager
Mycroft Home helps you manage your device and account. You can sign up at: https://home.mycroft.ai. Pair your device through a spoken command, and Mycroft will provide a 6-digit code that you enter on the pairing page.
Skills
Mycroft’s functionality is largely defined by its skills. To explore and add new skills, visit the Skill Repository and contribute your own creations too!
Behind the Scenes
Understanding Mycroft’s configuration can help you tailor it to your needs:
- Pairing information is stored securely – do not share this file with anyone.
- Configuration can be adjusted through various files across different paths.
If you prefer not to use Mycroft Home, create a configuration file with blacklisted skills before the first run.
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues while setting up or running Mycroft, here are some tips to help you out:
- Ensure all dependencies are installed properly according to the guidelines provided.
- If the microphone isn’t responding, double-check audio permissions and settings.
- If encountering issues using Mycroft behind a proxy, make sure your proxy settings have been configured correctly in the command line.
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