Open WebUI is a versatile, offline-capable web interface designed to support multiple large language model runners such as Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. It boasts extensibility, rich features, and a user-friendly interface tailored for self-hosted environments. Privacy is paramount, with all user data, including login details, securely stored locally on the user’s device to prevent external access.
The platform ensures robust security measures by granting administrator privileges to the first account created, which oversees user management and system settings. Additional user registrations begin in a pending state, necessitating administrator approval for access. This approach enhances confidentiality and privacy, meeting stringent security standards for users hosting the interface locally.
Installation is straightforward, offering Docker-based deployment methods like Docker Compose, Kustomize, and Helm. Manual installation options are also available, including installation via pip for Python environments. Open WebUI operates as an open-source project, with its source code openly accessible on GitHub, encouraging community collaboration and contribution to its development.
