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fikrikarim/parlor

On-device real-time multimodal AI for voice and vision

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Decision brief

Parlor is an all-in-one multimodal AI solution running entirely on device for real-time voice and vision interactions.

Good fit when

  • Need to run complex, interactive AI locally without relying on cloud services.
  • Specific hardware requirements like Apple Silicon or Linux with supported GPUs do not pose a barrier.

Avoid when

  • Limited by Python 3.12 requirement and need for specialized hardware such as Apple Silicon.
  • Insufficient ~3 GB RAM makes it unsuitable for environments with tight memory constraints.

Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Provenance
Not a fork · Personal account
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No lockfile
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Install

git clone https://github.com/fikrikarim/parlor

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Overview

Parlor enables local running of natural voice and vision conversations using Gemma 4 E2B and Kokoro models, focusing on real-time interactivity with minimal external dependencies.

Capability facts

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Source: github.language · Jul 29, 2026

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Compatibility

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Jul 29, 2026)

- Python 3.12+
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README

Requirements

  • Python 3.12+
  • macOS with Apple Silicon, or Linux with a supported GPU
  • ~3 GB free RAM for the model

Quick start

git clone https://github.com/fikrikarim/parlor.git
cd parlor

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# Install uv if you don't have it
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

cd src
uv sync
uv run server.py

Open http://localhost:8000, grant camera and microphone access, and start talking.

Models are downloaded automatically on first run (~2.6 GB for Gemma 4 E2B, plus TTS models).

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

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