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:
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