MentraOS

What it does

Runs apps on supported smart glasses - Even Realities G1, Mentra Mach 1, Mentra Live and others on the compatibility list - covering live captions, translation and notifications, with a store for distributing apps and the option to write your own. You need the hardware: without a supported pair of glasses there is nothing to use. Bear in mind that people around you cannot tell whether glasses are recording, so check the rules of the space you are in.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

MentraOS FAQ

Is MentraOS free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use MentraOS?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does MentraOS work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use MentraOS commercially?

The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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