open-webui
User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
What is it?
What it is
**Open WebUI is an extensible, feature-rich, and user-friendly self-hosted AI platform designed to operate entirely offline.** It supports various LLM runners like **Ollama** and **OpenAI-compatible APIs**, with **built-in inference engine** for RAG, making it a **powerful AI deployment solution**.
Why it exists
User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
Who should use it
Teams building with Python who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How open-webui works in 4 steps
Step 1 of 4
Something triggers the flow
A schedule, webhook, or manual click tells open-webui to start.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (NOASSERTION)
- Active Python ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
docker
docker run -d -p 3000:8080 -e OPENAI_API_KEY=your_secret_key -v open-webui:/app/backend/data --name open-webui --restart always ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:main
native
pip install open-webui
FAQ
What is open-webui?
open-webui is an open-source project licensed under NOASSERTION.
What language is open-webui built with?
Primary language: Python.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under NOASSERTION. Check the license for commercial use.
Can I run it with Docker?
Yes. Docker install instructions are in the Installation section.
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