Aria is a premium, fully local AI companion platform designed for immersive roleplay, storytelling, and unfiltered conversations.
Caution
This is an early ALPHA release. Expect bugs — potentially many. Features may be incomplete, unstable, or change without notice. Your feedback helps shape the future of Aria.
Use at your own risk. Report issues on Discord or GitHub Issues.
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Your data never leaves your device. Aria runs entirely offline using Ollama — no cloud, no tracking, no subscriptions, no compromises. |
Create AI companions with deep personalities, persistent memories, and evolving relationships. The Passion System adapts responses based on your unique dynamic. |
Rose-Noir aesthetic with glassmorphism, smooth animations, and OLED optimization. Gold Mode unlocks exclusive visuals for supporters. |
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Get started in under 5 minutes
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
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| Ollama | Download Latest | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+ |
| GPU | — | For faster inference |
- Download
Aria Setup 0.2.5.exefrom Releases - Run the installer, Aria sets itself up
- Open Aria and you're good to go
Tip
No terminal, no config files. Aria walks you through everything on first launch: Ollama setup, model selection, voice, and character creation.
Developer Setup (from source)
Requires Node.js v18+ (v20+ recommended).
git clone https://github.com/Gakuseei/Aria.git
cd Aria
npm install
npm run devBuilding the ultimate private AI companion
| Version | Status |
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| v0.2.5 Alpha | ✅ Current |
| v0.5 Alpha | 🚧 In Development |
| v1.0 Beta | 📋 Planned |
| v2.0 Stable | 📋 Planned |
✅ Completed
- Voice System — TTS with Piper & Zonos
- Gold Mode — Premium visuals for supporters
- 13 Languages — Complete localization
- Premium Animations — Startup sequence & transitions
- Image Generation — Stable Diffusion integration
- Context Cleaner — Smart memory management
- Ko-fi Integration — Direct supporter benefits
- Windows Installer — One-click setup, no terminal needed
- OLED Toggle — Quick-switch Moon/Sun button
🚧 v0.5 Alpha — Next Up
| Feature | Description |
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| 📚 Tutorial 2.0 | Model recommendations by hardware tier |
| 💬 Enhanced Chat | Personas, auto-scroll, edit messages |
| ❤️ Passion 2.0 | Expanded relationship tiers |
| 💾 Auto Backup | Automatic saves after each message |
| 🖼️ Profile Pictures | Character backgrounds & info tab |
| 🔊 Sound Effects | Rose-Noir audio feedback |
📋 v1.0 Beta
| Feature | Description |
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| 🎓 Onboarding Tour | First-time setup walkthrough |
| 🎨 Brand Refresh | Refined visual identity |
| 👥 Group Chats | Multi-character conversations |
| 👁️ Vision | Image understanding (local) |
| 🎤 TTS 2.0 | Enhanced emotional voice |
| ⚖️ Content Toggle | Customizable content preferences |
📋 v2.0 Stable
| Feature | Description |
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| 🖥️ Cross-Platform | macOS & Linux installers |
| 🥚 Gold Easter Eggs | Hidden surprises for supporters |
| 🔌 Plugin System | Community extensions |
| 📊 Analytics | Local usage insights & stats |
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React 18 |
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Tailwind CSS |
Ollama |
We welcome contributors of all experience levels
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# Quick contribution workflow
git checkout -b feature/your-feature
git commit -m "Add your feature"
git push origin feature/your-feature
# Open a Pull RequestQuestions, ideas, or just want to connect?
Share characters • Get support • Report bugs • Connect with users
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