I built a local AI Virtual Assistant (JARVIS inspired) using Python, PyQt6 and Ollama.

Jaime — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:50:51 +0000

Hi everyone!

I've been working on a personal project to create a desktop virtual assistant that doesn't rely on the cloud. I wanted something that felt like JARVIS but kept my data 100% private.

🛠️ How it works:

Brain: It uses Ollama as the backend, so you can run models like Llama 3, Mistral, or Phi-3 locally.
Interface: Built with PyQt6 featuring a "holographic" glassmorphism effect (transparent and sleek).
Memory: It has a persistent local memory system to remember previous interactions.
Voice: Integrated with Piper for realistic text-to-speech.

🔒 Why local?

I wanted to prove that you don't need OpenAI or Google to have a functional assistant. This runs entirely on your hardware.

📂 Source Code & Setup:

I've made the repository public and wrote a full guide on how to set it up (it's very easy!).

Check it out here: https://github.com/Jm7997/JARVIS

I'm still a student/learning, so I'd really appreciate any feedback, feature ideas, or even a star on GitHub if you find it cool!

What features should I add next? (I'm thinking about Spotify integration or home automation).

Background

I wanted to build a JARVIS-like assistant that works completely offline to learn more about integrating LLMs with Python and creating transparent UIs with PyQt6.

What it does

It provides a holographic-style desktop interface to chat with local AI models via Ollama, including persistent conversation memory and text-to-speech.

Target Audience

Anyone interested in local AI, desktop automation, or learning how to use PyQt6 for modern-looking Python applications.

Comparison

Unlike other cloud-based assistants, this is 100% private and runs on your own hardware without subscription fees or API keys.

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