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Would this open-source alternative "mycroft" be capable of replacing the functions Alexa is currently relegated to?

Last I checked, the mycroft timer could set simple timers, (set a 5 minute timer, etc.) but things like repeating timers weren't working yet.

It's getting better, but in many cases it's not there yet.

I'm not complaining because as much as I want to help, I simply can't spend enough time to get into the code.

I want to use mycroft, since their privacy concerns are a real thing.

I've looked at a few alternatives and they all face the same core issue :

The Alexa's hardware is really good, it is the software that is the issue.

If i install Mycroft, what will it run on? I guess a Pi? Does this look anywhere near as refined as an Alexa device?

How much time will i need to spend to get it working vs simply plugging an Alexa in?

Telegram chat bots are pretty useful, because you're supposed to tell them commands, not natural language. Alexa wouldn't need sophisticated software if you interacted with it with a series of limited commands instead of natural language.

> If I install Mycroft, what will it run on?

How about Mycroft's own device? https://mycroft.ai/product/mark-ii/

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