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Hey Lunem
About Hey Lunem
Hey Lunem is a local-first AI learning companion for Windows that responds to voice commands and teaches through animated drawings on a live whiteboard. It can point at specific areas of the user’s screen with temporary annotations when permitted, and stores memories locally by default. The tool integrates a global voice shortcut for hands-free operation and includes built-in productivity features such as a task board, calendar, and Pomodoro timer. Users can bring their own AI provider keys or run Ollama locally, with cloud reasoning available but not required. Screen access is opt-in and includes a kill switch, visible capture indicators, and metadata-only logging. Memories are visible and deletable, and all model calls log only metadata without exposing prompt text or screenshots.
Key features
- Live animated whiteboard teaching
- Screen tutor with temporary annotations
- Durable local memory storage
- Global voice shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+Space)
- Focus threads for context tracking
- Built-in task board and calendar
- Pomodoro timer integration
- Privacy-first screen access controls
Use cases
- Learning technical concepts through step-by-step visual explanations
- Receiving guided screen annotations for software troubleshooting
- Maintaining private study notes and progress tracking
Pros
- Local-first architecture with default on-device memory storage
- Live animated teaching via hand-drawn whiteboard explanations
- Screen pointing with temporary numbered annotations
- Global voice shortcut for hands-free operation
- Built-in productivity tools including task board and Pomodoro timer
Cons
- Requires Windows 10 or 11
- Screen capture is opt-in and limited to specific requests
- Cloud reasoning requires explicit setup and can be disabled
- No native mobile or cross-platform support
Frequently asked questions about Hey Lunem
What is Hey Lunem?
Hey Lunem is a private, voice-first AI learning companion for Windows that teaches through animated drawings on a live whiteboard, responds to voice commands, and remembers what matters locally by default.
Is Hey Lunem free to use?
Yes, Hey Lunem is free to download for Windows 10 and 11. Users can bring their own AI provider keys, run Ollama locally, or use the free Lunem Cloud tier with fair-use limits.
How do I talk to Hey Lunem?
Press Ctrl+Alt+Space (or Ctrl+Shift+Space) from any app, say 'Hey!', and Lunem replies. You can also type in the companion window.
Is my data private when using Hey Lunem?
Yes. Memories, lessons, and settings stay on your device by default. Screen access is opt-in with sensitive-window blocking, and all model calls log only metadata without exposing prompt text or screenshots.
How do I install Hey Lunem?
Download the installer from heylunem.com/download, run it (no admin needed), and sign in. Updates install automatically afterward.
Do I need an AssemblyAI key to use Hey Lunem?
No. The voice shortcut works without one, though optional advanced transcription keys can be added later in the Mic test settings.