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openbci · v6.0.0,beta.1 • auto-updates • deprecated

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Connect to OpenBCI hardware, visualise and stream physiological data

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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

OpenBCI is a cross-platform application enabling users to connect with OpenBCI hardware, visualize, and stream physiological data like EEG, EMG, and EKG. It's ideal for researchers, developers, and biohackers exploring biosensing tools.

Connects to OpenBCI hardware to visualize and stream physiological data.

Maturity: Actively maintained with strong community support and regular updates.

Community: Hacker News has positive mentions highlighting its open-source nature and biosensing capabilities, though Reddit shows no discussions.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform support.
  • + Active community and regular updates.
  • + Supports multiple biosensing devices.

Cons

  • - Beta version may have stability issues.
  • - Niche audience limiting mainstream adoption.

GitHub

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HTMLLast commit: Jan 12, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews
Jan 2026 Show HN: Open-Source 8-Ch BCI Board (ESP32 and ADS1299 and OpenBCI GUI)
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Apr 2025 Funding Proposal: "Brain Pong" with Clojure and OpenBCI
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Mar 2017 OpenBCI: Open Source Biosensing Tools (EEG, EMG, EKG, and More)
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Jan 2016 Control objects with only the power of your mind with OpenBCI
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Dec 2013 OpenBCI opens up low-cost brain-wave-controlled experimentation to everyone
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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