# 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.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

## Quick Use

```bash
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.

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## 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

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## 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.

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### 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](https://github.com/open-webui). Licensed under BSD-3.
> [open-webui/open-webui](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui) — 129,000+ GitHub stars

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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/5d37ffb8-d351-4fb1-8665-bef4db25b275
Author: Script Depot