mlx-live is a local voice assistant. It runs on your computer. You speak to your machine and it responds. It uses the MLX framework. This keeps your data private. It works without an internet connection.
Your computer needs specific parts to run this software. Check your settings before you start.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Processor: An Apple Silicon chip is usually required for MLX optimized software, but ensure your Windows machine supports hardware acceleration.
- Memory: You need 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB works better.
- Storage: 2 GB of free space on your hard drive.
- Microphone: A working microphone connected to your computer.
- Audio Output: Speakers or headphones.
You find the software on the releases page.
Follow these steps on the website:
- Click the latest version link.
- Look for the file ending in .exe.
- Click the file name to download it to your computer.
- Save the file to your Downloads folder.
Once the download finishes, follow these steps to open the program:
- Go to your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the mlx-live file.
- Windows might show a warning screen. This is a standard security check.
- Click More Info on the warning screen.
- Click Run Anyway.
- The application window opens.
After the window opens, you see a microphone icon.
- Click the microphone icon to begin listening.
- Speak your request clearly.
- Click the icon again to stop.
- The software processes your voice.
- The text of your request appears on the screen.
- The assistant generates a reply.
- You hear the reply through your speakers.
Sometimes software does not work as expected. Try these steps if you have trouble.
- No sound: Check your Windows Sound settings. Make sure you select the correct input and output devices. Test your microphone in another app to confirm it sends a signal.
- App does not start: Check your firewall settings. Sometimes security software blocks new programs. Allow access if you see a prompt from Windows Defender.
- Slow response: Close other programs while using mlx-live. Artificial intelligence tasks take up a lot of computer memory.
- Version errors: Always check the release page for updates. Developers release fixes often. Download the latest version if you experience bugs.
This software runs locally. It does not send your voice recordings to a server. Your data stays on your machine. You do not need to sign in or create an account. You own your conversations.
Does this require an internet connection? No. It works offline. You do not need Wi-Fi.
Is my data stored somewhere? The software stores logs on your local hard drive. You can delete these files if you want. No data moves to the cloud.
How do I update the program? Download the new file from the link mentioned above. Delete the old file. Run the new file. Your settings usually stay the same.
Can I change the voice? The current version uses a default voice. Future versions might include more options for speech patterns.
What if the computer gets hot? This is normal. Processing speech takes heavy energy from your processor. If the computer becomes too hot, pause the application for a few minutes.
Does it work with non-English languages? The current model performs best with English. Future updates will likely add more language support.
Can I stop the assistant while it speaks? Click the mute button if you want to stop the current audio output. You can start a new request at any time.
Check the releases page often. We add new features and fix performance issues. If you have questions about how the software works, look for the Issues tab on the main page. Read the existing discussions to see if others had the same problem. This project relies on the MLX framework. Visit the framework website to learn more about the technology behind this assistant.
Enjoy your local voice assistant. It brings simple, private interaction to your daily computer tasks. Keep your version updated for the best experience.