Open Minis Is the iOS Agent I Wish Siri AI Could Be

This article reviews Open Minis, a third-party iOS app that acts as an on-device AI agent with deep integration into Apple system frameworks like Calendar, Maps, HomeKit, HealthKit, and Files. Unlike typical chatbot wrappers, Open Minis uses command-line interfaces to bridge native Apple APIs with a Linux terminal environment, enabling powerful automation and tool-calling capabilities. The author compares it favorably to Siri AI, highlighting its agentic functionalities, on-device memory, and browser-use features. The app is presented as a preview of what Siri AI could become, offering a highly customizable and powerful experience for power users.