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SlashVibe is a desk device for people who run several AI agents at once. It pairs a hinged 3.96-inch LCD with a detachable wireless controller, the slashvibe voice controller, so you can check progress and give spoken instructions without switching windows. It is currently on Kickstarter, where backers can reserve one for $169.
A small screen for supervising agents
Most AI work arrives in small pieces: a reference search here, a first draft there. SlashVibe is built for that rhythm of glancing, checking, and deciding. Three action keys and a two-axis joystick handle short interactions, so you never have to type on a miniature keyboard.
If you like the idea of a detachable controller, Prolo’s Versatile Bluetooth Ring Controller offers another take on wireless navigation across several devices.
The display sits on a compact base beside your computer. Sandblasted, anodized aluminum forms the display housing, base, and keycaps. Your main screen stays reserved for full documents and detailed edits.
Work grouped by responsibility
SlashVibe attaches AI tasks to the to-do they support. Take a client proposal. Gathering references and drafting the document are separate jobs, but both serve one responsibility. The device keeps them under the same heading, so the project you own stays connected to the help you delegated.
To-dos can be captured by voice with the slashvibe voice controller, then added, updated, or delegated the same way. Supporting AI tasks stay grouped under the responsibility they belong to.
The display also shows which agent sessions are running, which have finished, and which are waiting for you. Selecting a session brings its window to the front on your computer. Supported permission requests can be approved on the device itself.
Voice input and the slashvibe voice controller
Pressing the voice key on the slashvibe voice controller starts recording in under 100 milliseconds, according to the company. The built-in dictation converts speech into text for agent instructions, emails, notes, and messages. It supports English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, plus other languages. Dual MEMS microphones (tiny silicon microphones) capture the voice, and a 2W speaker handles audio output.
The voice controller connects to the display over 2.4 GHz wireless. The display itself plugs into your computer through USB-C for power and data. The company says the wired link keeps voice input latency low and provides continuous power.
The slashvibe voice controller’s housing is ABS+PC plastic with soft-touch upper surfaces. Kailh ultra-low-profile mechanical switches sit beneath the keys. A 500 mAh rechargeable battery provides a rated 20 hours of use. You can leave the controller by the keyboard, lean back with it, or bring it closer to speak quietly while the display stays in place.
A meeting mode on the side
Meetings get their own mode on the display. Recording starts and stops with physical controls on the slashvibe voice controller, and one tap mutes the microphone. Live notes scroll on the screen as the conversation moves, so you can look back if you miss a point.
The joystick browses prompts drawn from the conversation. The joystick moves through smart prompts drawn from the conversation.
When the meeting ends, action items become to-dos, and related work can be handed to AI. The full meeting notes remain on your computer for later review.
For readers interested in the meeting mode, Amazon’s AI devices that record conversations without screens show a screenless approach to capturing spoken discussions.
Expansion, compatibility, and cost
SlashVibe runs on macOS and Windows through the SlashVibe+ companion app. The company lists more than 20 supported AI agents and tools, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot CLI, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode. A software development kit (SDK) lets developers connect additional agents, design custom dashboards, and build their own tools. The company also says it is building an open integration layer.
The device is designed for desktop use, not for travel. The company’s FAQ says phones already handle AI agents on the go, and SlashVibe focuses on desk work with multiple sessions.
SlashVibe includes no third-party AI subscriptions. You use your own accounts, and any fees for those tools go to their providers. A free software plan is available. According to the company’s FAQ, optional paid plans raise usage limits for cloud voice input.
The first batch is expected to begin shipping in March 2027. The assembled unit measures 4.13 × 3.52 × 0.82 inches and weighs 9.70 ounces. It comes in Black or Silver. The box contains the SlashVibe device, a USB-C data cable, and a user manual. Changliang Liu, Yitian Wu, and Shijun Xu of dooo design are credited as designers.
SlashVibe bets that a dedicated glance is quicker than another browser tab. Whether a 3.96-inch screen earns its place on a crowded desk depends on how many agents you run each day. The March 2027 shipping date gives buyers time to find out.
Via yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SlashVibe desk device cost on Kickstarter?
Backers can reserve a SlashVibe on Kickstarter for $169. The article describes this as the reservation price on the crowdfunding campaign.
Which operating systems does SlashVibe work with?
SlashVibe runs on macOS and Windows through the SlashVibe+ companion app. The device is designed for desktop use rather than travel.
Which AI agents and tools can SlashVibe connect to?
The company lists more than 20 supported AI agents and tools, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot CLI, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode. A software development kit also lets developers connect additional agents.
When will the SlashVibe device start shipping to customers?
The first batch is expected to begin shipping in March 2027. The article presents this as the company’s expected timeline.
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