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OpenFace

A free face-recognition library from Carnegie Mellon University, built on deep neural networks.

Research-backed

What it does

OpenFace is an open-source library for recognising faces with deep learning, a type of AI loosely inspired by the brain. It was developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.

The repository includes Python code, trained models, demos for comparing two photos or recognising faces from a webcam, and scripts for training new models and checking accuracy.

Who it's for

Researchers and developers interested in face recognition.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. It's a code library with demos that need technical setup. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
API key
Not needed

Try it

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • More on staying safe

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