Open WebUI
open-webui/open-webui
Self-hosted ChatGPT-style UI that talks to Ollama and other model backends. GitHub: open-webui/open-webui (~148k stars).
GitHub repository
Overview
Open WebUI is the open-source project at open-webui/open-webui on GitHub (https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui). Self-hosted ChatGPT-style UI that talks to Ollama and other model backends. Category on LimeDock: ai-powered. Approximate community size: ~148k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui GitHub path: open-webui/open-webui
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** You want a private chat UI for the team on top of local or self-hosted models.
1. Deploy Open WebUI. 2. Point it at Ollama or your OpenAI-compatible endpoint. 3. Share with the team behind SSO/VPN.
Example prompts
- “Set up Open WebUI + Ollama for our team.”
- “How do we add RAG docs in Open WebUI?”
- “Hardening checklist for a private WebUI deploy.”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate open-webui/open-webui for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to Open WebUI with a shared checklist
- Compare Open WebUI against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- Host machine/server
- Model backend (Ollama, etc.)
- Access control plan
Tips
- Don’t expose publicly without auth.
- Pair with Ollama for a full local stack.