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Open WebUI

A ChatGPT-style chat window for AI models you run yourself or connect to.

What it does

Open WebUI gives you a polished chat screen, much like ChatGPT, that works with AI models running on your own computer (through tools like Ollama) or with online AI services.

It adds handy features on top: saved conversations, uploading documents to ask questions about them, multiple user accounts, and switching between models.

Families, schools and small teams often use it to set up one shared, private AI assistant.

Who it's for

People who want a friendly chat experience on top of their own or self-hosted AI models.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Usually installed with Docker or Python, which takes a few commands. 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, Server, Web browser
Privacy
Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Install Open WebUI with Python 3.11 or with Docker.
  2. Start it, then open it in your web browser on your own computer.
  3. Connect it to local models through Ollama or to an online AI service.

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.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
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