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AnythingLLM

A private, all-in-one AI app for chatting with your documents and running AI helpers on your own computer.

What it does

AnythingLLM lets you set up your own ChatGPT-style assistant. You drag in documents such as PDFs or Word files, and then ask questions about them; answers show which source they came from.

It can run AI models on your own computer with no extra setup, or connect to many online AI services. It also includes agents (AI that can take actions like browsing the web), a no-code agent builder, memories and scheduled tasks.

There is a desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux. A Docker version adds multiple users with permissions and a chat widget you can put on a website.

Who it's for

Individuals and teams who want to ask AI about their own files while keeping data private.

Can I use it without coding?

Yes. There is a downloadable desktop app; the multi-user server version needs Docker. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
Runs on
Mac, Windows, Linux, Phone, Server, Cloud
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Download the AnythingLLM desktop app for Mac, Windows or Linux from its website.
  2. Choose a local AI model or connect a cloud AI service.
  3. Add your documents and start chatting with them.
Official download page

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 or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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