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Developer replaces AI chat with a talking avatar for local LLM agent
A developer built Ghost Vessel, a monitor-resident avatar that fronts a local LLM agent, replacing text-based chat. The avatar uses pre-rendered clips and emotion beats from the model to animate expressions without GPU overhead. It integrates via WebSocket, treating the avatar as just another channel for the agent.
Meridian48 take
A clever UX hack that makes local AI feel more natural, but the lack of real-time lip-sync and reliance on scripted clips limits immersion for demanding users.
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