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mira

experimental

an always-on local cognitive shadow for executive function support

built_with: ai, adhd, systems
⚠️ Current implementation involves a voice-activity loop running local LLM interventions.
[notes]

Mira is a local, privacy-first AI assistant designed to act as an externalized executive function. The system operates as a cognitive shadow that models the mechanics of ADHD to provide contextual support.

the vision

An always-on companion that monitors attention, manages task viscosity, and employs multiple intervention strategies to maintain focus. The architecture is built on the premise that a schedule is a dynamic system that must absorb deviation.

how it works

  • local-first: Operates entirely on-device (M2 MacBook Pro) using Ollama and whisper.cpp.
  • the physics of attention: Built on three pillars — connectivity, viscosity, and salience.
  • intervention toolkit: LLM-driven selection of interventions, including task decomposition, scheduling recalibration, and proactive nudging.

status

Prototype phase. Current focus is on optimizing latency by migrating from Whisper-CPU to whisper.cpp (Metal).

[updates]
Sat Mar 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) MVP loop working: Whisper + Ollama + macOS TTS.
Sun Mar 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Defined the physics of attention framework.