NeoCore-Vo2: HUD-style Local AI Desktop Assistant

NeoCore-Vo2 is a HUD-style desktop AI assistant for Windows, supporting chat, command execution, agent workflows, and quick PC control. It can connect to Ollama for local AI operation or switch to cloud mode, providing users with an always-visible intelligent command layer.

In sci-fi movies, we often see protagonists interacting with AI assistants via transparent holographic interfaces; this 'heads-up display' (HUD) interaction method keeps information always within reach. NeoCore-Vo2 is exactly the desktop AI assistant that brings this concept into reality—it provides Windows users with an always-floating command layer on the screen, making AI assistance as natural as using shortcut keys.

The core positioning of NeoCore-Vo2 is:

• Desktop-level AI interaction interface
• Always visible HUD-style design
• Supports chat conversations and command execution
• Can connect to local or cloud AI models
• Quick PC control and automation

This design philosophy breaks the limitation of traditional chat apps that require window switching, making AI truly an integral part of the workflow.

NeoCore-Vo2 adopts a tactical HUD (heads-up display) design, with interface features including:

• Always topmost display without blocking work windows
• Semi-transparent background that integrates with the desktop environment
• Adjustable position and size
• Shortcut keys for quick show/hide
• Optional transparency settings

This design allows users to interact with AI at any time without interrupting their current work.

The application supports two AI operation modes to meet different scenario needs:

Local Mode (Ollama):

• Data is fully processed locally
• Supports offline use
• Protects privacy-sensitive information
• Requires pre-installation of Ollama
• Common address: http://localhost:11434

Cloud Mode:

• No local model configuration needed
• Uses remote AI services
• Faster startup speed
• Suitable for users who don't want to manage local models

NeoCore-Vo2 is not just a chat tool, but also a desktop command center:

File Operations:

• Open specified folders
• View clipboard content
• Create simple task lists

Application Control:

• Launch applications (e.g., Notepad)
• Execute system commands
• Manage window states

Information Query:

• Launch web searches
• Summarize text content
• Explain complex concepts

Productivity Tools:

• Create reminders
• Set timers
• Write short emails

NeoCore-Vo2 has moderate hardware requirements:

Minimum Configuration:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• 8 GB RAM
• Modern processor
• 2 GB available disk space
• Internet connection (for cloud mode)

Recommended Configuration:

• 16 GB RAM (for local model operation)
• 1080p or higher resolution screen
• Ollama installed (for local mode)

1. Download the application: Visit the GitHub release page to get the latest version
2. Extract files: If it's in ZIP format, right-click and select "Extract All"
3. Run the application: In the extracted folder, find and double-click to run
   • Possible filenames: NeoCore-Vo2-Public.exe, setup.exe or launcher.exe
4. Permission confirmation: If Windows prompts a security warning, select "Run anyway" (only if you trust the source)
5. Keep running: Keep the application window open during use

After the first launch, it is recommended to perform the following configurations:

AI Mode Settings:

• Select local mode or cloud mode
• If using local mode, configure the Ollama address
• Choose the model name to use

Interface Personalization:

• Adjust window size and position
• Set interface scaling ratio
• Configure font size
• Select panel position (screen edge)

Shortcut Key Configuration:

• Set hotkeys for show/hide
• Configure command shortcut keys