Aori v1.3 — Memory, Voice, and Smart Routing
Welcome to Aori v1.3! This is our most significant update yet, focusing on making Aori more proactive, more capable, and even easier to use.
1. New Memory System
Section titled “1. New Memory System”Aori v1.3 introduces a sophisticated three-layer memory system.
- Raw Logs: Every conversation is logged for reference.
- Extracted Facts: Aori automatically identifies important facts (name, preferences, commitments) with importance scoring.
- Markdown Category Files: Distilled facts are organized into plain Markdown files on your device. This hybrid approach (BM25 + vector search) ensures Aori always has the right context, and low-importance facts that aren’t accessed for 90 days are automatically demoted.
2. Smart Routing & Token Cost
Section titled “2. Smart Routing & Token Cost”Take control of your AI costs. Aori v1.3 introduces Smart Routing, which automatically selects the most appropriate model for any given task. Simple questions might be handled by GPT-4o mini or Llama 3.2, while complex reasoning is routed to GPT-5.x or Claude 3.5 Sonnet. You can track your estimated Token Cost in the dashboard to see exactly how your budget is being used.
3. Voice Input & Output (TTS)
Section titled “3. Voice Input & Output (TTS)”Speak with Aori hands-free. v1.3 supports high-quality Voice Input (via Groq Whisper or OpenAI Whisper) and Voice Output (TTS) using Edge TTS and ElevenLabs. If you send a voice message on Telegram or WhatsApp, Aori will transcribe it, process it, and can even send a voice note back.
4. Google Integration: Gmail & Calendar Write
Section titled “4. Google Integration: Gmail & Calendar Write”Aori is no longer read-only. In v1.3, Aori can now read and write to your Gmail and Google Calendar. You can ask Aori to “Schedule a lunch with Mary for Friday at 1 PM” or “Send an email to my team about the new release notes.” Aori handles the drafting and scheduling for you.
5. STOP Function
Section titled “5. STOP Function”Total control is now just a tap away. The STOP control lets you interrupt active work when Aori is processing.
6. Obsidian and Knowledge Sources
Section titled “6. Obsidian and Knowledge Sources”Aori’s knowledge-source story has continued to evolve. The current product uses consumer-friendly Skills such as Local Folder, Obsidian Vault, Notion, and Google Account. See the Skills guide for the current setup flow.
7. Platform Status
Section titled “7. Platform Status”Platform availability has changed since this release note was written. See the download page for current desktop, Android, and iOS status.
Getting Started with v1.3
Section titled “Getting Started with v1.3”Ready to upgrade? Recommendation for new users: Start with Groq — it’s free, fast, and requires no credit card.
— The Aori Team