Web Browser
No install needed. Open jane.localhost in any browser on your network. Works on any device with a browser.
AI personas you can build, load, and share
One platform.
Infinite AI personas.
Vessence gives you AI helpers that actually remember you. Jane helps you build things, Amber becomes whatever you need — a tutor, an accountant, a news reader. Buy ready-made personas or make your own. Everything stays on your computer, private and yours.
Vessence is the platform. Essences are the personas. Install Vessence, then load essences or build your own.
The System
Vessence is the platform.
Vessence runs as a Docker stack on your machine. It includes Jane (your personal assistant), Amber (the universal runtime), ChromaDB memory, and an essence loader — everything you need to run AI personas. Load essences from the marketplace or build your own.
Essences
Complete AI personas — accountant, tutor, researcher — load and go.
Marketplace
Buy, sell, and share essences and reusable skills.
Private
Everything runs on your machine. Your memory stays yours.
$ docker compose up
Pulling vessence/amber ... done
Pulling vessence/jane ... done
Pulling vessence/vault ... done
Starting onboarding wizard ... ready
Opening http://localhost:3000
Apps
Three ways to connect to your Vessence.
Vessence is the system. These apps are interfaces — different ways to talk to the same Amber and Jane, access the same vault, and use the same shared memory. Install Vessence first, then connect from whichever device you prefer.
Android App
A native app with a combined Amber/Jane chat tab, phone file attachments, camera capture, and push notifications. Connects to your running Vessence over your network.
Linux Desktop App
A native Flutter app with the same chat interface, conversation history, SSE streaming, and markdown rendering. Runs directly on your Linux desktop without a browser.
These are not separate products. They all connect to the same Vessence system. Install Vessence with Docker first, then use any combination of these to interact with it.
Authorization
Sign in with Google to access your Vessence.
All access to your essences, files, and Jane is protected by Google sign-in. Sign in once and your device is remembered — no repeated logins.
How it works
- Google sign-in One-click sign in with your Google account on web or Android.
- Trusted devices After signing in, your device is remembered — no need to re-authenticate every visit.
- One subscription Just your existing Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini subscription. No extra API keys needed.
Get started
Once Vessence is running on your machine, sign in to access Jane and your essences. The Android app connects to the same server.
Architecture
One system, multiple interfaces.
Vessence is the backend — agents, memory, and vault running in Docker on your machine. You interact with it through whichever interface fits the moment.
Vessence (the system)
The Docker stack: Amber agent, Jane agent, ChromaDB memory, vault storage, and onboarding. This is the core — everything else connects to it.
Web interfaces
vault.localhost for Amber and files, jane.localhost for technical work. No install needed — just a browser on your network.
Native apps
Android and Linux desktop apps provide the same chat experience with native features like notifications, file attachments, and offline conversation history.
Two Agents, One Memory
Jane and Amber do different jobs.
They share memory, but they are not the same kind of assistant. Amber is the one that stays close to your files, your memories, and your daily life. Jane is the one you bring difficult thinking and technical work to. She can also help extend the system itself, so Amber can become more capable over time.
Jane · Technical Brain
Jane
Jane is the technical builder inside Vessence. She helps with coding, research, architecture, editing, analysis, and planning. She is also the part of the system that can help add new capabilities over time.
- Direct help with coding and technical work
- Research, writing, and problem-solving
- System design and improvement
- Helps expand what Amber can do
Amber · Companion Layer
Amber
Amber is the companion that grows with you. She can act like your own private cloud drive, chat with you through the web from your phone, search your files through an agent interface, and keep track of the context that matters in everyday life.
- Host your own files on your own computer
- Chat online from your phone through Amber Vault
- Agent-based file retrieval and recall
- Shared memory across the system
What Amber Can Do Today
Amber already works like a private memory and file companion.
Amber is not just there for conversation. Today, she can already function as your personal file vault, your web-based companion on the go, and an agent that helps you retrieve the things you stored.
Your own private drive
Keep files on your own computer and access them through Amber Vault instead of handing them to a third-party storage service.
Chat from your phone
Use the web interface remotely so Amber stays available even when you are away from your desk.
Agent-based file retrieval
Ask for files, notes, or topics in plain language and let Amber search your archive for you.
Vessence is not a chatbot wrapper. It is a vessel meant to hold your essences over time.
Why It Exists
A private companion now. A living memory later.
Day to day, Vessence is useful because it remembers your files, your work, and the context behind ongoing conversations, so you do not have to keep repeating yourself. Over time, it becomes a more personal system: one that better understands what you care about, what you are working on, and how you like to think.
Private by default
Vessence runs on your own machine, so your files, memory, and conversations stay under your control.
Memory that compounds
Instead of forgetting everything between chats, Vessence keeps useful context and becomes more personal as it grows.
One product arc
It starts as a useful personal AI and grows into something deeper: a system that can remember, adapt, and improve.
Install Vessence
Step 1: Install the system. Step 2: Connect with any app.
Vessence is the system that runs on your machine. The apps are just different ways to talk to it. Install Vessence first, then use whichever interface you prefer — browser, phone, or desktop.
Install Docker
Docker is the only prerequisite. It runs Vessence's containers on your machine.
Get Docker DesktopDownload and start Vessence
Download the package, extract it, and run docker compose up. The onboarding wizard opens automatically.
Connect from any device
Use the web browser immediately, or install a native app for Android or Linux desktop.
What's inside Vessence
One Docker stack with everything the system needs. The apps connect to this — they don't replace it.
docker compose up
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Amber Always-on companion, vault, memory, multimodal interface.Container
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Jane Technical brain with web UI and pluggable reasoning path.Container
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Vault + ChromaDB Files, media, long-term memory, and retrieval substrate.Container
Apps (interfaces to Vessence)
These are optional. They connect to your running Vessence — they are not separate products. You can use just the browser, or add native apps for a better experience on specific devices.
FAQ
What users usually ask first.
Does this run on my machine?
Yes. The intended default is Docker-based self-hosting on the user’s own hardware.
Do I need to understand containers?
No. Most users only need Docker Desktop and the compose file from this page.
How does authorization work?
The main site stays public for downloads, but Amber Vault itself requires authorization through Google sign-in or a one-time code after you bring the stack online.
What makes this different from a normal assistant?
Continuity. Vessence is built around memory, files, shared context, and long-term growth.
Why Jane and Amber separately?
Because technical depth and everyday presence are different jobs. Vessence keeps both, and lets them share memory.
Start Here
Install the system. Connect from any device.
Vessence is one system with two agents, shared memory, and a personal vault. Install it once with Docker, then connect from your browser, your phone, or your Linux desktop.