B-Bot · Local kids assistant

B-BOT V1

A microphone-ready chat companion that runs entirely on your hardware. B-Bot remembers your kids, respects privacy, and can be started or stopped with a single script.

Voice-first interface

Fast microphone capture, ambient UI, and spoken replies tuned for comprehension.

Guardrails for parents

Admin-only deletion code, editable memory, and clear review of every conversation.

Offline after setup

Dockerized stack that stays on-device. Run it locally, keep every note.

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The brief

Built for two curious boys (and their mom)

The B-Bot brief was straightforward: keep the fun parts of AI—voices, memory, persistence—but remove the surveillance surface. This kit ships with the same controls, configuration, and structure we run in-house.

Voice chat

Click-to-record microphone control. B-Bot listens, sends, and speaks back immediately.

Persistent memory

Editable `memory.json` keeps names, interests, and achievements so context stays human.

Conversation history

Every session is saved in `data/conversations.db` and listed in the sidebar for review.

Parent override

Protected delete flow with an admin-only code so only adults can clear chats.

Quick start

From download to playing in about 10 minutes

01Prepare your machine

Install Docker Desktop (Mac/Windows) or Docker Engine (Linux). Make sure the daemon is running—the whale icon in the tray should be happy.

02Receive your kit

After payment the full archive shows up in your inbox with scripts plus `/config`, `/data`, `/gateway`, `/ui`, and `/voices`.

03Start B-Bot

On Windows run `start-bbot.bat`. On macOS/Linux run `./start-bbot.sh`. The first boot downloads the model (~5–10 minutes). Afterwards it's seconds.

04Visit the UI

Open http://localhost:8768. Create a new conversation and start talking. The microphone button glows red when it is listening.

Screenshot of the B-Bot chat interface — Ambient UI with voice capture, memory sidebar, and parent-only controls.

Daily use

How the family uses it

Kids

Type or talk—B-Bot handles both.
Start new chats whenever they want a clean slate.
Ask about dinosaurs, math, bedtime stories. It remembers what they care about.

Parents

Review every conversation in the left sidebar.
Delete chats only after entering the admin code.
Edit `memory.json` to reinforce interests or family details, then restart.

What's inside

The bundle installed on your machine

Scripts

`start-bbot.(sh|bat)` and `stop-bbot.(sh|bat)` control the Docker compose stack.

Config

`personality.json`, `memory.json`, and `system_prompt.txt`—all editable with a restart.

Gateway

Voice handler and core gateway code that talks to the local model via HTTP.

UI

Enhanced chat experience with ambient lighting, voice controls, and sidebar history.

Data

SQLite database for conversations plus the `voices/` directory for playback assets.

Docs

README, shortcut tips, and a deployment guide to keep everything predictable.

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Safety + support

No cloud dependencies. Transparent controls.

Once the model image is cached, B-Bot runs offline. You control the memory file, the prompts, and the shutdown scripts. If you want to extend it—multi-user memory, bilingual voices, deeper audit logs—just reach out.

Get a kit

Invoice before the ZIP ships.

Each B-Bot package is licensed per household. Tell us who it’s for and we’ll send an invoice link (Stripe or manual ACH). Once it’s paid, the archive and onboarding call details arrive immediately.