v0.1 // open source // local-first

an ai agent that persists.
memory. heartbeat. action.

rho runs on your device -- phone, laptop, server. it remembers across sessions, checks in on a schedule, and acts when you're not looking. not a chat window. not a cloud service. a process that stays running.

$ curl -fsSL https://runrho.dev/install | bash click to copy
requires termux on android, or node.js + tmux on macos/linux
0:rho* 1:work "rho" 0:bash
rho agent running in tmux
android/termux
macos
linux
iphone (via ssh)
// features

what it does

  • memory learnings and preferences persist across sessions. your agent remembers corrections, patterns, and context. consolidates daily.
  • heartbeat periodic autonomous check-ins. reads your checklist, runs scheduled tasks, monitors what matters. configurable interval.
  • device control on android with tasker: read screens, tap buttons, open apps, type text. your phone becomes an agent platform.
  • brain structured knowledge store. not chat logs -- core knowledge, memories, context, archives.
  • extensions typescript extensions loaded at runtime. memory viewer, usage tracking, web search, tasker bridge. write your own.
  • local-first data stays on your device. no cloud for your memories. bring your own llm provider. you own everything.
// setup

running in five minutes

  1. install one command. installs runtime, extensions, skills, brain scaffold. works on termux, macos, linux.
  2. login use your existing claude pro, chatgpt plus, or gemini subscription. no api keys. no surprise bills.
  3. configure edit RHO.md -- your checklist. edit SOUL.md -- your agent's personality. both are just markdown.
  4. run rho starts a tmux session. talk to it or let the heartbeat handle things. it runs until you stop it.
// cost

what it costs to run

llm provider $0 extra -- uses your existing subscription
heartbeat (48 check-ins/day) ~$0.05/day with smart routing
hosting (android) $0 -- runs on your phone
hosting (iphone via ssh) $0-5/mo -- free with oracle cloud
comparable agent services $20-50/month
// skills

built-in capabilities

skillplatform
notificationall
clipboardall
open-urlall
text-to-speechall
code-assistall
web-searchall
smsandroid
cameraandroid
locationandroid
contactsandroid
speech-to-textandroid
screen-controlandroid + tasker

get started

--> source on github --> installation docs --> @tau_rho_ai on x