# LobeChat — Open-Source Multi-Model Chat UI

> Beautiful open-source chat UI supporting Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama, and 50+ providers. Plugin system, knowledge base, TTS, image generation, and self-hostable. 55,000+ GitHub stars.

## Install

Save the content below to `.claude/skills/` or append to your `CLAUDE.md`:

## Quick Use

```bash
# Docker one-line deploy
docker run -d -p 3210:3210 lobehub/lobe-chat
```

Open `http://localhost:3210`. Add your API keys in Settings > Model Providers.

Or use the hosted version at [lobechat.com](https://lobechat.com).

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## Intro

LobeChat is a beautiful, open-source chat UI that supports Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama, and 50+ model providers with 55,000+ GitHub stars. It offers a plugin ecosystem, knowledge base (RAG), text-to-speech, image generation, and multi-model conversations — all self-hostable with Docker. Think of it as a self-hosted ChatGPT Pro that works with any model. Best for developers and teams who want a polished AI chat interface without vendor lock-in. Works with: Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama, any OpenAI-compatible API. Setup time: under 2 minutes.

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## Key Features

### Multi-Model Support
Use any model from any provider in one interface:

| Provider | Models |
|----------|--------|
| Anthropic | Claude Opus, Sonnet, Haiku |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o, o1, GPT-3.5 |
| Google | Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash |
| Ollama | Llama 3, Mistral, CodeStral |
| Azure | Azure OpenAI |
| AWS | Bedrock models |

Switch models mid-conversation or compare responses side-by-side.

### Plugin System
Install plugins from the marketplace:
- Web search (Tavily, Google)
- Code interpreter
- Image generation (DALL-E, Midjourney)
- Weather, calculator, translator
- Custom plugins via OpenAPI spec

### Knowledge Base (RAG)
Upload documents and chat with them:
- PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown
- Automatic chunking and embedding
- Citation tracking
- Multi-document conversations

### Text-to-Speech
Built-in TTS with multiple voices:
- OpenAI TTS
- Edge TTS (free)
- ElevenLabs

### Beautiful UI
- Dark/light mode
- Mobile responsive
- Custom themes
- Conversation folders
- Markdown rendering with code highlighting

### Self-Hosting Options

```bash
# Docker
docker run -d -p 3210:3210 lobehub/lobe-chat

# Docker Compose (with database)
docker compose up -d

# Vercel (one-click)
# Use the "Deploy to Vercel" button on GitHub
```

### Key Stats
- 55,000+ GitHub stars
- 50+ model providers
- Plugin marketplace
- RAG knowledge base
- Self-hostable with Docker

### FAQ

**Q: What is LobeChat?**
A: LobeChat is an open-source chat UI supporting 50+ AI model providers with plugins, knowledge base, TTS, and self-hosting — like a self-hosted ChatGPT Pro.

**Q: Is LobeChat free?**
A: Yes, fully open-source under Apache 2.0. Self-host for free with your own API keys.

**Q: Can I use LobeChat with local models?**
A: Yes, connect Ollama at `http://localhost:11434` and use any local model.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [LobeHub](https://github.com/lobehub). Licensed under Apache 2.0.
>
> [lobe-chat](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat) — ⭐ 55,000+

Thanks to LobeHub for building the most beautiful open-source AI chat experience.

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## Quick Use

```bash
docker run -d -p 3210:3210 lobehub/lobe-chat
```

Open `http://localhost:3210` and add API keys in settings.

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## Intro

LobeChat is a polished open-source chat UI with 55,000+ GitHub stars. It supports 50+ model providers including Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and Ollama. Built-in plugin system, knowledge bases (RAG), TTS, and image generation. One-click Docker self-hosting. Ideal for developers and teams who need a self-hosted AI chat interface.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [LobeHub](https://github.com/lobehub). Licensed under Apache 2.0.
>
> [lobe-chat](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat) — ⭐ 55,000+


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/lobechat-open-source-multi-model-chat-ui-ea712bf1
Author: LobeHub