ScriptsMar 31, 2026·2 min read

Open WebUI — Self-Hosted AI Chat Interface

User-friendly, self-hosted AI chat interface. Supports Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and any OpenAI-compatible API. RAG, web search, voice, image gen, and plugins. 129K+ stars.

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Quick Use

Use it first, then decide how deep to go

This block should tell both the user and the agent what to copy, install, and apply first.

docker run -d -p 3000:8080 \
  -v open-webui:/app/backend/data \
  --name open-webui \
  ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:main

Open http://localhost:3000 and create an admin account.

Intro

Open WebUI is a self-hosted, feature-rich AI chat interface — like ChatGPT but running on your own server. Supports Ollama (local models), OpenAI, Anthropic, and any OpenAI-compatible API. Includes RAG (upload documents and chat with them), web search, voice input/output, image generation, code execution, and a plugin system. The most popular open-source AI chat UI with 129,000+ GitHub stars.

Best for: Teams and individuals who want a private, customizable ChatGPT alternative Works with: Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure, LiteLLM, any OpenAI-compatible API

Key Features

Multi-Model Chat

Switch between local (Ollama) and cloud (OpenAI, Claude) models in one interface. Compare responses side-by-side.

RAG (Document Chat)

Upload PDFs, text files, and web pages. Chat with your documents using built-in vector search.

Web Search

Real-time web search integrated into chat responses (SearXNG, Google, Brave).

Voice

Speech-to-text input and text-to-speech output for hands-free conversations.

Image Generation

Generate images with DALL-E, Stable Diffusion (ComfyUI/AUTOMATIC1111), or other backends.

Code Execution

Run Python code directly in chat with sandboxed execution.

Multi-User

User accounts, role-based access, shared conversations, and admin dashboard.

Plugins & Functions

Extend with custom tools, filters, and pipelines.

FAQ

Q: What is Open WebUI? A: A self-hosted AI chat interface supporting Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more. Includes RAG, web search, voice, and image generation. 129K+ GitHub stars — the most popular open-source AI UI.

Q: Can I use it without a GPU? A: Yes, connect to cloud APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) without any GPU. For local models via Ollama, a GPU is recommended but not required.

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Source & Thanks

Created by Open WebUI. Licensed under BSD-3. open-webui/open-webui — 129,000+ GitHub stars

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