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OpenHuman Resources

Use this page to avoid outdated third-party pages when you need downloads, commands, docs, issues, and source code.

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OpenHuman Resources

Practical notes for evaluating a fast-moving open-source AI assistant.

Practical, source-linked OpenHuman guidance

Getting Started

Start here if you are new to OpenHuman. These resources cover installation, first setup, and the basics of the privacy model.

Install OpenHuman

Platform-specific guides with safety checks for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Setup Guide

Post-install walkthrough: first integration, model routing, local AI, voice, and verification.

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Privacy Checklist

10-point security checklist to run before connecting any account.

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What Is OpenHuman?

Plain-English overview of what it does, who it is for, and what it is not.

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Official Sources

Always verify commands and claims against these official sources before acting on them.

GitHub Repository

Source code, issues, pull requests, releases, and README. The ground truth for technical details.

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Official Docs

Maintainer-written documentation for feature details, advanced setup, and API reference.

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Product Page

Downloads, pricing, and product positioning from TinyHumans.

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Community Highlights

What the community is talking about right now. These are the most useful discussions and content from GitHub, Discord, Reddit, and YouTube.

  • GitHub Issues: search open and closed issues for your exact error message before filing a new report. Most common problems are already documented there.
  • Discord: real-time help from other users. Good for quick questions that do not need an issue thread. Search the history before asking — many questions repeat.
  • Reddit r/openhuman: user experiences, setup stories, and comparisons. r/LocalLLaMA is also useful for broader local AI questions.
  • YouTube: search 'OpenHuman setup tutorial' for community walkthroughs. Check the TinyHumans channel for official demos.
  • GitHub Discussions: longer-form questions, feature requests, and setup sharing. Lower noise than Discord for detailed topics.

Troubleshooting and Advanced Config

When something breaks or you want to go deeper.

Troubleshooting

Common install and runtime issues with fixes.

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Local AI Setup

Configure Ollama or LM Studio for on-device inference.

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Memory Tree Deep Dive

How the three-layer hierarchical memory works and how to inspect it.

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Integrations List

118+ connectors and security best practices for each.

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Developer and Contributor Resources

For people building on or contributing to OpenHuman.

  • GitHub repository: source code, issue tracker, and contribution guidelines. Start with the README and CONTRIBUTING.md.
  • Official docs: advanced setup, API reference, and architecture notes for developers.
  • Plugin development: check the docs for connector and tool development guides.
  • Dev container: instructions for running OpenHuman in a development environment are in the repo.

Recent Updates

Key changes and new content on this guide. We update pages when official sources change or reader feedback reveals gaps.

  • June 2026: added /best-local-ai-assistant-memory-2026, /anythingllm-alternatives, /open-webui-vs-anythingllm-vs-openhuman, /privacy-checklist, /local-llm-vs-cloud-llm, and /ai-persistent-memory-open-source.
  • June 2026: updated install pages with step-by-step walkthroughs, error fixes, and verification checklists.
  • June 2026: expanded FAQ with related guide links and 'Still Have Questions' section.
  • May 2026: comprehensive review of all pages against latest GitHub README and official docs.