Open WebUI
Open WebUI Overview
Open WebUI is an open-source, self-hosted, and extensible AI chat interface designed to run completely offline. It provides a user-friendly front end for interacting with local LLMs (like Ollama) or remote OpenAI-compatible APIs. Open WebUI includes advanced features such as RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), multi-user support, custom workflows, and secure, private deployments.
✨ Key Features
Offline-First
Works fully offline with local LLMs like Ollama or LM Studio.OpenAI-Compatible API Support
Connect to any backend that exposes an OpenAI-like API.RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Enhance responses using custom document sources or vector stores.Multi-User with Role-Based Access
Manage users and groups with access controls.Chat Management
Organize, rename, delete, and export chat sessions.Markdown, LaTeX, and Code Highlighting
Supports rich formatting for chat content and responses.File Uploads & Embedding
Upload documents for context-aware LLM interactions.PWA Support
Installable as a Progressive Web App for mobile and desktop use.Webhooks and Pipelines
Automate tasks and extend chat workflows with custom logic.
🧠 Use Cases
- Secure, private LLM assistant in corporate or academic settings
- Self-hosted ChatGPT-like interface for local development
- RAG-based assistants for documentation, support, or research
- AI copilots and automation tools for internal apps