Practical overview
When it fits
Use Naomi when you want a buildable voice-assistant platform with custom modules, rather than a preconfigured assistant service.
Who it is for
- Developers building a personal voice assistant.
- Makers creating voice-controlled home automation or IoT projects.
- Python users working with Linux or Raspberry Pi.
Documented uses
- Create an always-listening voice assistant.
- Add custom modules that respond to spoken commands.
- Use voice input to ask for information, update social networks or control a home.
- Build voice interfaces for home automation and IoT projects.
Requirements & limits
- The repository describes the project as open source and lists an MIT license.
- The README identifies Python 3.5 and names Linux and Raspberry Pi as current platforms.
- The project links to online documentation, a download page and contribution guidance.
- The repository describes Naomi as always listening and voice-controlled; developers should consult project documentation for specific setup and integration requirements.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Install Naomi on Debian Buster
Install Naomi on Debian Buster using the repository setup script.
Before you start
- A Debian Buster system; the guide also says this should support Ubuntu, Mint, and Raspberry Pi OS variants.
- A terminal session and the password needed for sudo installation.
Steps
In a terminal, run the command below.
git clone https://github.com/NaomiProject/NaomiRun
cd Naomi, then the command below.sh naomi-setup.shAt the prompts, choose to continue, select an install style, and choose release level; the guide recommends Stable (
1) for new users.Provide your password when prompted for sudo, then wait until installation finishes and the command prompt returns.
Expected outcome
Naomi is installed; continue with the documented Setup and Usage stage to complete system setup.
Guide limitations
- Installation is reported to take about 30 minutes to 5 hours.
- Installation on Linux distributions other than the listed Debian-based variants has not been tested, and dependency issues may vary.
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 14 October 2026
- Original website title
- NaomiProject/Naomi · Official homepage title · retained in its source language

