Welcome to the exciting world of Amica! With this application, you can easily converse with 3D characters right from your browser. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the installation process, configuration, and some troubleshooting ideas to enhance your experience. Let’s get started!

Getting Started with Amica

To run Amica on your local machine, follow these steps:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

You need to clone the Amica repository. Open your terminal and run:

git clone git@github.com:semperai/amica.git

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Once the repository is cloned, navigate into the cloned directory and install the required packages by running:

npm install

Step 3: Start the Development Server

Now that the packages are installed, start the development web server with:

npm run dev

Once started, open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to see Amica in action!

Configuration of Amica

Most configurations can be done in the .env.local file. For a detailed understanding of available options, refer to the config.ts file located at src/utils/privacy/config.ts.

Building the Desktop Application

Amica uses Tauri to create desktop applications. To develop the desktop application, simply run the following command:

npm run tauri dev

Understanding the Technologies Behind Amica

Imagine Amica as a friendly restaurant where each dish (feature) is crafted using various ingredients (technologies). To create a wonderful dining experience, Amica uses:

• 3D Rendering: utilizing three.js.
• Displaying 3D characters: using @pixiv/three-vrm.
• Running Transformers in the browser: powered by Transformers.js.
• Speech Recognition: through Whisper.
• Voice Activity Detection: utilizing Silero VAD.
• ChatBot functionalities: powered by Llama.cpp server and ChatGPT API.
• Text-to-Speech: capabilities through multiple APIs like Coqui API and more!

Each technology contributes to creating a rich interactive experience, just like how different chefs specialize in cooking various dishes to create a delicious menu!

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during installation or when running Amica, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine.
• Check your internet connection as the required packages need to be downloaded.
• If the server doesn’t start, verify that you are in the correct directory and that all necessary installations completed successfully.
• Consult the documentation for more detailed troubleshooting guides.

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Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations. Enjoy your experience with Amica!