> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Open WebUI

> An extensible, feature-rich, and user-friendly self-hosted AI platform designed to operate entirely offline

# Welcome to Open WebUI

**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.

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    Get up and running with Open WebUI in minutes
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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Complete installation guide for Docker, pip, and Kubernetes
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  <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/configuration">
    Configure environment variables and settings
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  <Card title="Development" icon="code" href="/development">
    Set up a local development environment
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## Why Open WebUI?

Open WebUI provides a comprehensive platform for deploying and managing AI models with enterprise-grade features and user-friendly interfaces.

### Core Capabilities

**Effortless Setup**

Install seamlessly using Docker or Kubernetes (kubectl, kustomize or helm) for a hassle-free experience with support for both `:ollama` and `:cuda` tagged images.

**Multiple AI Provider Support**

Effortlessly integrate OpenAI-compatible APIs for versatile conversations alongside Ollama models. Customize the OpenAI API URL to link with LMStudio, GroqCloud, Mistral, OpenRouter, and more.

**Responsive Design**

Enjoy a seamless experience across Desktop PC, Laptop, and Mobile devices with Progressive Web App (PWA) support for mobile.

### Key Features

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    Built-in Retrieval Augmented Generation with support for 9 vector databases and multiple content extraction engines (Tika, Docling, Document Intelligence, Mistral OCR)
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  <Card title="Voice & Video" icon="microphone">
    Hands-free voice and video call features using multiple Speech-to-Text providers (Local Whisper, OpenAI, Deepgram, Azure) and Text-to-Speech engines
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  <Card title="Model Builder" icon="hammer">
    Create Ollama models via the Web UI with custom characters/agents and import models through Open WebUI Community integration
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  <Card title="Python Functions" icon="code">
    Native Python function calling with built-in code editor. Bring Your Own Function (BYOF) by adding pure Python functions
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### Advanced Features

**Web Search & Browsing**

Perform web searches using 15+ providers including SearXNG, Google PSE, Brave Search, Kagi, Tavily, and more. Integrate websites directly into chat using the `#` command.

**Image Generation**

Create and edit images using multiple engines including OpenAI's DALL-E, Gemini, ComfyUI (local), and AUTOMATIC1111 (local).

**Enterprise Authentication**

Full support for LDAP/Active Directory integration, SCIM 2.0 automated provisioning, and SSO via trusted headers alongside OAuth providers.

**Production Observability**

Built-in OpenTelemetry support for traces, metrics, and logs, enabling comprehensive monitoring with your existing observability stack.

**Horizontal Scalability**

Redis-backed session management and WebSocket support for multi-worker and multi-node deployments behind load balancers.

## Database & Storage Options

Open WebUI provides flexible database and storage configurations:

* **SQLite** (with optional encryption) - Default, perfect for single-instance deployments
* **PostgreSQL** - For production deployments requiring advanced features
* **Cloud Storage** - S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage for scalable deployments
* **Vector Databases** - ChromaDB, PGVector, Qdrant, Milvus, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Pinecone, S3Vector, Oracle 23ai

## Security & Access Control

**Granular Permissions**

Administrators can create detailed user roles and permissions, ensuring a secure user environment with customized user experiences.

**Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)**

Ensure secure access with restricted permissions. Only authorized individuals can access your Ollama, and exclusive model creation/pulling rights are reserved for administrators.

## Next Steps

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    Choose your installation method and get started
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  <Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart">
    From installation to first chat in minutes
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<Note>
  Looking for an Enterprise Plan? Open WebUI offers enhanced capabilities including custom theming and branding, Service Level Agreement (SLA) support, and Long-Term Support (LTS) versions.
</Note>

## Community & Support

Join our vibrant community for support and discussions:

* **Discord**: Connect with other users and get help
* **GitHub**: Report issues and contribute to the project
* **Documentation**: Comprehensive guides and API references

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Ready to get started? Head over to the [Installation Guide](/installation) or jump straight to the [Quick Start](/quickstart).