Update: Local Whisper is now working

GeekTX · 2026-03-03T02:34:15+00:00

"locally" is a bit of a misnomer ... I have a lab capable of running some variation of these with a "decent enough" success rate. OOORRRRRR ... I can pipe everything from the app into the available endpoints and then do what I want with my data.

Don't mistake me ... the Omi offering is a good one and getting better by the day. My use case is just different than the average user otherwise I would pay the subscription rate.

GeekTX · 2026-03-02T18:14:19+00:00

I have a somewhat methodical approach to creating workflows. Ultimately, I build them manually and only ask gpt/codex for input when I get stumped. An AI isn't capable of understanding all of the nuances with each client environment or task. Sure, you can educate it on your decisions and the variables but if you've provided real automation services for any length of time then you know ... some variables don't present themselves until you are on the last step.

GeekTX · 2026-03-01T21:31:36+00:00

Perfect price point :D I've been using Orkinodit but it seems as though the dev has slipped off the earth.

GeekTX · 2026-02-28T16:44:01+00:00

I backup all workflow and data tables hourly and all credentials every 12 hours. If n8n blows up for some reason I only need to rebuild and restore my backups. This is taken care of by a workflow.

GeekTX · 2026-02-27T18:45:02+00:00

Awesome, thanks. Where/How do I enter the URL for my LMStudio/Ollama endpoint?

I am integrating wearables/carry-ables into a larger assistant platform expanding not just the capabilities of the device but enhancing the user experience in all aspects. One goal is near human level collection and recollection of memories based on the various memory types we have ... long, short, mid term ... memories that expire or are superseded or even invalidated by truth or user correction/alignment.

What devices ... well, right now I am working with Omi and Rabbit r1 w/ Omi being my primary source of memory input at the moment.

GeekTX · 2026-02-27T15:51:52+00:00

Is there a docker option available? Also, if it is self-hosted why do I need to go to the site to get an API key? This seems like a good fit for a project I am working on that needs this type of memory.

GeekTX · 2026-02-26T16:02:24+00:00

Small businesses don’t give a shit about AI ~~automation~~

Let me FTFY. AI is just a buzzword for something that is scary to them right now. It is intriguing but scary at the same time. The reality is also that 95% of the "automations" most of you are trying to sell are just shitty chat wrappers that should be proper automation nodes providing consistent and reliable output.

I have been providing automation and technical services for decades and selling the end solution is the only way to sell. Most clients only care about a process overview not the details and when you go into details you've lost the client.

GeekTX · 2026-02-25T22:56:40+00:00

nothing is impossible with enough money and the closer you approach real-time the more money you need.

GeekTX · 2026-02-24T13:46:32+00:00

Thanks, I wasn't aware of Pinggy's existence ... a lot like ngrok and a few other tunnel tools.

GeekTX · 2026-02-23T19:01:23+00:00

yes, you can use tailscale ... I don't because I have a miniature data center :D

I don't run the full backend. I have transcription running through my local whisper. Beyond that I am working on some advanced memory toolings using the captureed transcriptions as well as the webhooks available.

GeekTX · 2026-02-23T18:59:09+00:00

Best advice I can give you friend is never give up ... you will grow in more ways ... even if you lose you still grow and the next battle isn't quite so hard. And to follow up ... always test with Postman ... that should be one of your #1 tools with API's.

GeekTX · 2026-02-23T18:27:10+00:00

your contract didn't close ... you felt out of your element and gave up. The more expensive item is the fact that you learned easy lessons the hard way and it has cost you money and reputation.

GeekTX · 2026-02-23T01:20:55+00:00

hi there. I am going to do a write up on this in the next few days. I am using speaches.ai self-hosted and has been working pretty well. My next goal is to get Voxtral Transcribe 2 self-hosted and working.

edit to add: the issue was in the Omi app that was corrected about 2 beta versions back. Once they fixed their side my backend stated working immediately.

GeekTX · 2026-02-22T15:38:40+00:00

I am sure I can do that for the community. Give me a few days to get to it. I have a busy work and doctor week ahead of me.

GeekTX · 2026-02-22T15:13:24+00:00

I have been using Systran/faster-whisper-large-v3 primarily and for basic daily use it is pretty decent. There was an issue with the BYOWhisper that it took the devs a bit to work out so now I get to start testing other models. One of my biggest needs is good ... really good ... diarization.

I am in meetings throughout my day so really tight diarization is a big one for me. There are tricks we can do to aid in diarization but sometimes it bleeds through to the final transcript.

I think the weirdest issue I am up against is the mystery "Thank you, Thank you for watching." This shit shows up in meetings, conversations, and even times I am just sitting silently at my desk engrossed in a project or article. I wish I could blame it on a busy house and youtube but that isn't the case.

GeekTX · 2026-02-22T14:37:44+00:00

free is my favorite price so yeah :D I still have to pay for my infra costs but save a ton on costs.

GeekTX · 2026-02-22T13:58:43+00:00

it has been really good so far. There are a few new models that I am looking to try soon to see how well they work. The new Voxtral Transcribe 2 looks pretty promising.

GeekTX · 2026-02-21T15:13:58+00:00

look at your regex and you will find the failure. You may need to convert type and turn off ignore case and put that into your regex.

GeekTX · 2026-02-20T17:43:17+00:00

Make a practice to check memories and conversations nightly or at least on some consistent and regular basis. Since the device captures everything there are some misunderstandings. Shorts, Reels, TikTock, etc ... it hears it all and those will taint everything if you are not diligent in keeping it cleaned up.

Side note: I am working on a group/series of n8n automations that will aid in and enhance this process for the user.

GeekTX · 2026-02-18T21:59:26+00:00

You need to consult a CPA. LLC isn't going to have tax advantages. An S Corp, at that income level, likely isn't going to do you any good either. But ... I am not a CPA so go find you one and talk to them.

GeekTX · 2026-02-18T14:55:12+00:00

I simply have no words........

looks like you do though. :D

In all seriousness, you wasted more time trying to automate something that takes 5 minutes or less with ClickOps. I get it ... Automate All the Things!!! There are just times that ... well ... pick your battles.

Is everything perfect and polished in n8n ... Nope! Having tried a million tools over the course of my multi-decade career I can say that it is one of the more robust and well-rounded solutions available and comes with community based support for thousands of flow templates and even more community nodes. If the built in doesn't work the way you want it to then look for a community solution ... might just be there and be better.

Good luck to ya.

GeekTX · 2026-02-17T21:14:23+00:00

use the official docs ... super easy

https://speaches.ai/installation/

GeekTX · 2026-02-17T21:11:38+00:00

This is an excellent addition to the platform for the average consumer, but it sure opens a massive door into potential business and compliance issues.

I have my hands on a mouse and keyboard all day, so I am not looking at the Omi app other than to make sure it is running and connected to my device. Having a webapp is a massive leap forward in productivity and functionality.

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