Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop on Linux: What is it for?
If you are one of those who are attracted to use of voice-managed virtual assistants en Android or iOS mobile devices y equipment with IoT technology, surely this post about "Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop" You're going to love it, or at least it's going to get your attention.
And because? Well, because you can try the great Unofficial Google Voice Assistant desktop client about GNU / Linux. And let me tell you, it's not just very funny, but it can become very useful for certain purposes.
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What is Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop?
In his official website on GitHub, "Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop" It is briefly described by its developer, as follows:
“Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop Client is an unofficial, open source, cross-platform desktop client for the Google Assistant (Google Assistant) based on the Google Assistant SDK".
Furthermore, he adds that:
“Currently, it is completely in the development process, that is, in the testing or experimental phase. And for now, its design is inspired by the Google Assistant in Chrome OS, and it comes in both light (beta) and dark mode.".
Therefore, it invites all those interested to try it, detect and report errors, provide suggestions and ideas.
What can and can't be done with it today?
According to GitHub can be installed via Snap and according su SourceForge by snap, AppImage, Deb or Rpm. I have installed and run it on my Operating System, Miracles GNU / Linux via AppImage. Then, I followed to the letter his meticulous and complex setup process, to achieve run it successfully.
And these are the uses that I have been able to validate so far, which can make it a useful and fun productivity tool, perfect, above all, for purposes of learning and studies:
- yes you can: Offer short answers to simple questions, in the form of text and audio, or only audio; perform simple mathematical calculations, tell the time, give climatic and meteorological information, give directions and locate places, suggest games, tell jokes, greet politely, offer compliments, ask for help and information on medical, technical or educational topics; play sounds of animals and things, make translations of words or phrases, and finally, offer financial information and make currency conversions.
- Can not: Offer news, searches and personalized actions according to our Google profile, view requested images, and run local applications.
Screen shots
And if you want to see 2 videos in Spanish about its use and potential, click on the following 2 links: Video 1 y 2 Video.
Summary
In short, use "Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop" as Unofficial Google Voice Assistant desktop client about Linux, it can be both useful and fun for many. So, if you've already tried it, It will be a pleasure to know your experience and impressions first-hand through the comments, for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.
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