# AIKO

> Free open-source AI companion with Live2D animations, voice synthesis, memory, and custom personas.

## The App

- [AIKO Web App](/app) — Browser-based AI companion: Live2D character rendering, real AI chat via the free AIKO Cloud gateway (BYOK: OpenRouter / Groq / OpenAI-compatible), local Kokoro TTS + TikTok TTS + browser fallback voice, conversation memory with rolling summaries, and fully customizable personas.
- [Documentation](/app/docs) — Guides for models, voice, providers, memory, settings, and troubleshooting.

## Key Facts

- No sign-up, no email, no login. Conversations and settings live in your own browser.
- 56 built-in Live2D models, all served locally — no external CDNs.
- Free AI model and free text-to-speech included for guests.
- 50+ response languages with UI translation.
- Ambient mode: the AI speaks unprompted during silence.
- No backend for your data: conversations, settings and memory stay in your browser's own storage.
- Guest chat is answered through the free shared AIKO Cloud gateway; add your own OpenRouter / Groq / OpenAI-compatible key to talk directly to your chosen provider.

## Useful URLs

- Web App: /app
- Docs: /app/docs
- Models guide: /app/docs/models.html
- Voice guide: /app/docs/voice.html
- Providers guide: /app/docs/providers.html
- Help & Tutorial: /app/docs/help.html