Your Free & Open Source AI Interface

A fully libre, privacy-respecting interface for local LLMs. No telemetry, no tracking, complete privacy protection.
Your data, your hardware, your freedom.

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Built for Freedom & Privacy

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Zero Data Collection

Complete offline inference on your own hardware. No telemetry, no analytics, no phone-home behavior. Your conversations never leave your machine.

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100% Free Software

Apache 2.0 licensed FOSS. Inspect every line of code, modify freely, distribute without restrictions. True software freedom.

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Self-Hosted by Design

Run entirely on your infrastructure. No external dependencies, no cloud services, no vendor lock-in. You control everything.

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Privacy by Default

No accounts, no registration, no data harvesting. Private by design, not by policy. Your AI conversations stay yours.

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Local-First Performance

Direct communication with your local Ollama models. No API keys, no rate limits, no network dependency.

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Community Driven

Built by the community, for the community. Transparent governance, collaborative development, and permanent open-source commitment. Contribute, fork, customize freely.

Get Started in Minutes

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# Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/libre-webui/libre-webui.git cd libre-webui # One-command setup and start ./start.sh # Access your AI interface at: http://localhost:5173
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1Prerequisites
# Install Node.js and Ollama curl https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh ollama serve
2Clone & Install
git clone https://github.com/libre-webui/libre-webui.git cd libre-webui npm install
3Setup Components
cd backend && npm install && cd .. cd frontend && npm install && cd ..
4Start Development
npm run dev # Access points: # Frontend: http://localhost:5173 # Backend: http://localhost:3001 # Ollama: http://localhost:11434
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# Pull and run with Docker Compose git clone https://github.com/libre-webui/libre-webui.git cd libre-webui docker-compose up -d # Or run directly with Docker docker run -p 5173:5173 -p 3001:3001 \ -v ollama_data:/ollama \ libre-webui/libre-webui:latest # Access your interface: http://localhost:5173

Our Story: Building AI with Integrity

Libre WebUI was born from a simple belief: AI tools should empower and serve people. We're a team committed to transparency, ethics, and genuine open-source collaboration.

🤝 Our Core Principles

  • Maintaining permanent open-source licensing
  • Fostering welcoming and inclusive communities
  • Ensuring transparent governance and decision-making
  • Prioritizing user needs and community values

Our Commitment

Libre WebUI welcomes contributors from all backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully to the project.

🌟 Our Approach

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Inclusive by Design

Technology should welcome everyone, regardless of background

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Ethical First

Doing right matters more than doing fast

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User Sovereignty

Your data, your models, your choice

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True Freedom

Apache 2.0 licensed, forever free, no strings attached

🛡️ Our Focus

Technology that serves users effectively. We build tools that prioritize functionality and user experience over flashy features.

Privacy protection built-in by design. Your data sovereignty isn't an afterthought—it's the foundation of everything we create.

A welcoming, collaborative community. We believe diverse perspectives make better software and stronger communities.

Technology works best when it brings people together.

Technology works best when it brings people together.

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Join thousands using truly private and open-source AI. Complete control, zero vendor dependencies, maximum flexibility.

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