Mai
Mai is a hacky browser extension that enables Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses users to interact with AI services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity through voice commands and messenger integration.
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Product Information
Updated:Jul 16, 2025
What is Mai
Mai is an innovative browser extension that bridges the gap between Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and various AI services. Developed as an unofficial integration tool, it allows users to send messages and photos to AI services through Facebook Messenger using voice commands like 'Hey Meta send a message to ChatGPT.' The extension requires an alternative Facebook account, compatible browser support (Chrome, Firefox, or Brave), and API keys from supported AI services like OpenAI, Claude, or Perplexity.
Key Features of Mai
Mai is a browser extension that enhances Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses functionality by enabling custom AI bot interactions through Facebook Messenger. It allows users to send voice commands like 'Hey Meta send a message to ChatGPT' or 'Hey Meta send a photo to my food log', process images and messages through various AI providers (like OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity), and receive responses with optional text-to-speech conversion.
Custom AI Bot Integration: Enables communication with various AI providers (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) through Meta glasses using voice commands or messenger chat
Voice-Activated Photo Sharing: Allows users to capture and send photos to specific destinations using voice commands through the Meta glasses
Video Call Monitoring: Captures screenshots from video calls and processes them through chosen AI providers, logging the output in a viewer
Text-to-Speech Response: Converts AI responses to audio clips using services like OpenAI or Minimax for audio playback
Use Cases of Mai
Food Logging and Diet Tracking: Users can easily document their meals by taking photos and having AI analyze their food choices hands-free
Real-time Language Translation: Process images of text or conversations through AI for instant translation and understanding in different languages
Virtual Assistant Integration: Access AI assistance for quick information, answers, and guidance while wearing the glasses in everyday situations
Pros
Extends Meta glasses functionality beyond default features
Supports multiple AI providers for different use cases
Hands-free operation through voice commands
Cons
Requires alternative Facebook account setup
Unofficial integration that may break with Meta updates
Complex initial setup process with multiple steps
How to Use Mai
Install Prerequisites: Ensure you have: 1) Meta Rayban Smart Glasses (or standalone Messenger app), 2) An alternative Facebook/Messenger account, 3) API keys for services like OpenAI/Perplexity/Claude
Setup Browser Extension: Run 'bun install' followed by 'bun run dev:chrome' (or brave/firefox) to build and automatically open the extension
Configure API Keys: Add your desired API keys (OpenAI, Claude etc.) in the extension's API settings tab
Setup Messenger Group Chat: Create a Messenger group chat with 2 other Facebook accounts, then remove one account, leaving just your alt account
Customize Group Chat: Change the group chat name (e.g., 'ChatGPT'), update group photo, and set a nickname for your alt bot account
Configure Meta View App: In Meta View app's communications section, disconnect and reconnect your Messenger account to sync latest chats
Start Monitoring: Sign into your alt account on facebook.com/messages/t, open your newly created group chat, and enable monitoring in the extension
Use Voice Commands: Say 'Hey Meta send a message to [chat name]' or simply message the group chat directly to interact
Optional: Enable Audio Responses: If enabled, the extension will generate audio clips of responses using OpenAI and send them back
Mai FAQs
Mai is a browser extension that allows users to add custom AI bots to Facebook Messenger, which can be used with either Meta Rayban Smart Glasses or the standalone Messenger app.
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