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Mann Industries Projects & Labs

Practical technology projects across Linux desktops, custom PCs, private AI assistants, automation, cloud tools, and open-source experiments.

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Linux desktops
Private AI assistants
Nextcloud and cloud tools
Automation for real workflows
Custom PC builds

Featured projects

Projects people can understand before they open GitHub.

These cards explain the value first, then link to source code or live pages for technical readers.

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MI Linux

A polished, beginner-friendly Linux desktop built for gaming, business, modern PCs, and users who want control without losing a clean experience.

Who it helps: beginners, gamers, builders, business users, and Linux-first desktop users.

Open SourceLinuxGaming PCProduction Use

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Nextcloud Talk Hermes Bridge

A bridge that lets a private Nextcloud Talk room connect to a full AI assistant with memory, file context, and real tool access.

Who it helps: teams and families that want private AI inside their own cloud chat.

Open SourceAI AssistantCloudBusiness Tool

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Hermes Local SQLite Memory

A private local memory system for AI assistants, built around SQLite, searchable context, and evidence-backed memory workflows.

Who it helps: anyone running assistants that need useful memory without sending that memory to a separate cloud database.

Open SourceAI AssistantPrivacyExperimental

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AI & automation

Assistants that connect to real services.

These projects focus on private assistants, local memory, bridge tools, and scripts that turn chat into actual work.

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AI Assistant Implementation

Planning, setup, and support for assistants that connect to chat, cloud files, local tools, reminders, and real business workflows.

Who it helps: businesses and home offices that want an assistant tailored to their own services, not a generic demo bot.

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Internal Roadmap

Private Assistant Tooling

Future internal tools for safer approvals, repeatable bot setup, maintenance checks, context review, and assistant handoff workflows.

Who it helps: clients and projects that need a maintained assistant system after the first install is working.

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Assistant / Bot Projects

Private assistant setups for everyday operations, documents, reminders, cloud tools, and task workflows.

Who it helps: non-technical users who want a practical assistant connected to their own tools.

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Linux & desktop projects

Custom desktops, branded systems, and installable operating systems.

Mann Industries Linux work is aimed at making powerful PCs feel polished, familiar, and ready for real people.

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Waydroid Android App Desktop

A focused Linux desktop path for running Android apps with Waydroid, GNOME polish, sensible defaults, and clear setup guidance.

Who it helps: users who specifically need Android-app flexibility on a Linux PC.

LinuxWaydroidDesktopExperimental

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Mann Linux Fedora GNOME Desktop

A Fedora-based GNOME desktop remix with Mann Industries styling, install media guidance, and workstation-focused defaults.

Who it helps: Fedora users who want Mann Industries polish without switching to the MI Linux/Debian path.

Open SourceLinuxDesktop

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Linux Desktop Customization

One-off theming and configuration work for existing Linux installs: taskbars, wallpapers, app defaults, branding, and beginner-friendly cleanup.

Who it helps: people who already have Linux installed and want it cleaned up without rebuilding the OS.

LinuxBusiness ToolDesktop

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Cloud & business tools

Private cloud tools for real workflows.

Nextcloud integrations, document/context tools, Talk bots, and small-business automation make self-hosted tools easier to use.

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Nextcloud Integrations

Private cloud workflows for files, office documents, chat rooms, assistant context, and business operations.

Who it helps: small businesses and families that want ownership of their cloud tools.

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Document / Context Tools

Tools that help AI assistants understand the right files, folders, room history, and user context before taking action.

Who it helps: teams that need assistants to answer from the right documents instead of guessing.

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PC builds & hardware

Machines matched to the person and the job.

Custom builds connect the operating system, hardware, budget, workspace, and support plan instead of treating the PC as a generic box.

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Custom PC Builds

Small-form-factor gaming PCs, business desktops, engineering workstations, creator machines, and any-OS custom setups.

Who it helps: people who want a computer planned around what they actually do.

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Engineering / Creator Workstations

Balanced CPU, GPU, memory, storage, cooling, and upgrade planning for CAD, 3D, simulation, design, and production workloads.

Who it helps: creators, engineers, and power users who need dependable performance.

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OS-Customized Machines

PCs shipped or configured around Windows, Linux, MI Linux, dual boot, privacy-focused setups, or a familiar desktop layout.

Who it helps: beginners and businesses that want the computer usable before it reaches the desk.

LinuxBusiness ToolDesktop

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Hire / contact

Want something like this built for your business, home office, gaming setup, or workflow?

Contact Robert at Robert.Mann@mannindustries.org to talk through a build, private cloud, assistant, automation project, or custom desktop setup.

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