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Build a private, offline Linux voice assistant wired into Bash: record audio with arecord, transcribe locally via whisper.cpp, route intents to shell skills (e.g., get IP, launch apps), and speak replies with espeak-ng or higher-quality Piper—no cloud needed. The guide covers cross-distro setup, a one-file script, optional local LLM integration, and upgrades like hotkeys, confirmations, faster models, and new skills.