Get Started ​

Open Notebook is a self-hosted AI-powered knowledge management system that helps you organize, analyze, and gain insights from your information.

Installation Options ​

Open Notebook offers flexible installation methods to match your technical needs:

• Docker Setup - Quick deployment with Docker Compose (recommended)
• Source Installation - For developers who want to customize or contribute
• Manual Setup - Full control over the installation process

📚 Official Documentation ​

For the most up-to-date and comprehensive installation instructions, please visit our official documentation:

Getting Started Guide →

The documentation includes:

• Introduction - Learn what Open Notebook is and what it can do
• Quick Start - Get running in 5 minutes with Docker
• Installation Guide - Comprehensive setup instructions for all methods
• Your First Notebook - Step-by-step tutorial to get you started

System Requirements ​

• Docker Engine running on your machine
• 4GB RAM minimum
• 2GB free disk space (the more the better)
• An API Key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Vertex or OpenRouter

Model Configuration ​

After installation, you'll need to configure your AI model providers. Open Notebook supports:

• OpenAI (GPT)
• Anthropic (Claude)
• Google (Gemini)
• Vertex AI
• OpenRouter
• Local models via Ollama

Head to the Models page for more information on configuring model providers.

💬 Join Our Community ​

For additional help, to share workflow ideas, or to suggest new features, join our Discord server. Connect with other users and be part of the Open Notebook community!

Need Help? ​

• Check the official documentation
• Join our Discord community
• Report issues on GitHub