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Chatbot UI is an open-source chat app for working with different AI models. It can be used through an official hosted version or self-hosted locally.
Self-hosting requires cloning the repository, installing dependencies, running Supabase locally with Docker, filling in environment values, and starting the app. Ollama can be installed optionally for local models.
Key features
- Chat interface designed to work with different AI models
- Self-hostable by cloning repository and running locally
- Official hosted version available without self-hosting
- Uses Supabase Postgres storage instead of browser storage
- Optional Ollama installation for local models
- Version 2.0 with 1.0 code kept on legacy branch
Best for: People who want to self-host an open-source chat interface for different AI models.
Good for
- Open-source codebase that can be self-hosted locally
- Official hosted option for users who do not want to self-host
- Uses Supabase Postgres storage, which has a free tier for hosted instances
Watch out for
- Local setup requires Docker, Supabase CLI, and manual environment configuration
- Maintainer notes say simpler deployment, backend compatibility, and mobile layout improvements are still in progress
Source code at a glance
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Source code FAQ
Do I need to host Chatbot UI myself?
No, an official hosted version is available for use without self-hosting.
How do I update a local copy?
Run npm run update at the repository root; hosted instances also need npm run db-push to apply database migrations.
Can I use local models?
Yes, installing Ollama is listed as an optional step for local models.
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