Kick 🚀

Kick is an open-source, AI-powered copilot that gives you intuitive voice and keyboard control over your Windows device, enabling seamless automation of your daily tasks.

✨ Your AI-Powered Copilot for Windows

Unleash the power of AI to automate your workflow and control your Windows device like never before. Kick acts as your copilot, ready to execute tasks, manage applications, and interact with your system through simple voice or text commands.

Whether you want the privacy of a local AI running on your own machine or the raw power of cutting-edge cloud models, Kick provides a seamless and intuitive interface to put you in command. Just say "Hey Kick" or press Ctrl+Shift+Q to bring up the Quick Command bar and let your AI copilot take over.

🌟 Key Features

• 🗣️ Hands-Free Wake Word: Activate the command bar with the "Hey Kick" wake word. No clicks required!
• ⚡ Quick Command Hotkey: Instantly access the command bar by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Q.
• 👁️ AI Vision: Empower the AI to see your screen to better understand context and perform on-screen tasks with incredible accuracy.
• ⚙️ Deep System Control: Unlock an optional advanced mode to grant Kick permission to manage files, run commands, and modify system settings for the ultimate automation experience.
• 🧠 Flexible AI Support: You're in control of the brain. Choose between:
  • 🏠 Local Models (Ollama) for maximum privacy and offline use.
  • 🌐 Cloud APIs (OpenAI & Gemini) to harness the power of world-class models like GPT-4o and Gemini 2.5 Pro.
• 🔊 High-Quality Voice Feedback: Hear confirmations and updates in a natural, high-quality voice, making your interactions feel more like a conversation.
• 📊 Improvement Focused: Opt-in to a feedback program that uses anonymized data and local screen recordings to help make Kick better for everyone.

🛠️ Setup and Installation

Get up and running with Kick in just a few minutes.

1. Download the Installer

   • Navigate to the latest release page: https://github.com/IanGupta/Kick/releases/tag/Beta
   • Download the Kick_Setup.exe file from the Assets section.

2. Run the Installer

   • Open the downloaded Kick_Setup.exe file.
   • The setup wizard will guide you through the process, including choosing your preferred AI model and configuring permissions.

3. Launch Kick!

   • Once installed, Kick will be running in your system tray. You can start using it immediately by saying "Hey Kick" or pressing Ctrl+Shift+Q.

Source files can be found at https://github.com/IanGupta/Kick/releases/tag/Backend.

❓ FAQ & Common Questions

Q: Is Kick free to use? A: Yes, the Kick application is free and open-source. However, if you choose to use a cloud-based AI model (OpenAI or Gemini), you are responsible for any costs associated with your API usage on those platforms. Using a local Ollama model is completely free.

Q: Is it safe to enable "Deep Control" mode? A: Deep Control mode is an extremely powerful feature that gives the AI significant access to your system, including the ability to create or delete files and run commands. While it unlocks incredible automation potential, it carries risks. Only enable this mode if you fully understand and accept responsibility for the actions the AI might take.

Q: The "Hey Kick" wake word isn't working. A: First, ensure the feature is enabled in Kick's settings. Second, check that your microphone is properly connected and that Windows has granted microphone permissions to the application.

Q: I'm getting an API error when I give a command. A: For cloud models (OpenAI/Gemini), this usually means your API key is incorrect or your account has insufficient funds. For local Ollama models, ensure that the Ollama application is running in the background on your computer.