AI Buddy was born out of pure vibes and digital alchemy in the creative mind of Dom Esposito. It's not just another AI assistant—it's what happens when technology meets imagination with a splash of "why not?"
The concept was simple but revolutionary: bring the power of advanced AI directly to iMessage, making it as easy as texting a friend. No complex setup, no app-switching, just pure conversational magic right where you already chat every day.
What makes AI Buddy special is its custom-built system that works seamlessly with iMessage. We've engineered a frictionless experience that feels like you're chatting with a tech-savvy friend who somehow knows everything—from answering complex questions to generating stunning images with DALL-E 3.
The creation process was what we like to call "vibe coding"—an intuitive blend of technical expertise and creative flow, guided by AI collaborators along the way. The result? An assistant that doesn't just answer questions but connects with you in a way that feels surprisingly human.
When Dom first imagined AI Buddy, the goal was to create something that would bring the incredible capabilities of AI to where people communicate most. Now, that vision has become reality—a helpful, creative, and sometimes cheeky AI companion living right in your iMessage threads.
For the technically curious, the base AI Buddy script that allows you to set up your own AI assistant at home is available on GitHub. Feel free to explore, tinker, and build upon it!