Release v1.1.7
⚒️ [1.1.7] Local Alice – bug fixes, wake-up word, new voices & Searxng support
This release focuses on strengthening local functionality and making Alice more usable out of the box.
What’s new:
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Improved local setup (Windows & macOS ARM):
More robust handling of binaries and dependencies ensures smoother installs and fewer setup issues. -
Expanded local TTS (Piper):
Added a range of multilingual voices. Users can now preview and select a voice, and combine it with STT’s language options for full local multilingual support. -
Wake-up word (fixed):
Now stable and configurable directly from settings. -
New optional web search tool (Searxng):
Works best with a local Searxng instance.Don't forget to allow JSON response format in
searxng/settings.yml:search: formats: - html - json
⚠️ Most of the public instances disable JSON output or block bots/CORS, so reliability depends on your chosen server. -
Linux:
Still experimental — expect further updates soon.
Full Changelog: v1.1.6...v1.1.7