Install Kiwi.
Extract the source ZIP and open the launcher. It prepares the app and local AI.
Check in on your pets, review safety concerns, and keep family moments. AI runs on your computer.
Possible contact with an unsafe object. Review the saved images to see what happened.
An email alerts you. Kiwi keeps the evidence.Kiwi's AI runs on your computer. Your footage and saved moments stay there, too.
How privacy worksNo account needed at home.
Email and family access are your choice.
No product analytics.
One computer. Your camera. Three steps.
Extract the source ZIP and open the launcher. It prepares the app and local AI.
Connect an RTSP camera or webcam, then tell Kiwi about your pet.
Choose email alerts, a daily recap, and moments to keep.
Keep your computer awake to monitor. With an RTSP camera, you can close the browser.
RTX 5080 tested
Windows 11 x64 · NVIDIA GPU with at least 16 GB VRAM.
Private repository. GitHub access required.
Download source ZIP
Extract, then open OpenKiwi.cmd.
Source launcher, not a signed installer.
Experimental. Kiwi can miss hazards or raise false alerts. Always review the evidence.
Setup & troubleshootingRTSP cameras and computer webcams. Check your camera's settings for RTSP support. You can save and name multiple cameras; combined checks are experimental.
AI processing and storage stay on your computer. Optional email sends text and event times, not images. Remote viewing sends footage to signed-in family members over your configured connection.
Yes, through a browser. Access away from home needs HTTPS or Tailscale setup. An automatic connection service is in development; hosting is not included.
No. It can miss hazards and flag harmless activity. Kiwi helps you review concerns; it does not replace supervision, emergency help, or veterinary care.
Yes. The app is MIT-licensed with no subscription. Repository access is limited to the private preview. You provide the computer, camera, electricity, and any optional connection services.