AnythingLLM
Chat with your private documents using local or cloud AI.
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AnythingLLM gives you a personal, ChatGPT-like assistant right on your computer. You can upload PDFs, text files, or office docs and ask questions based strictly on their content. It works with built-in offline models or your favorite cloud providers.
✓ Good for
Anyone wanting a private, document-focused AI chat assistant.✕ Skip it if
People who only need standard online ChatGPT without custom documents.How to start
- Download and install the desktop app for your OS.
- Pick an AI model or use the built-in local engine.
- Drag and drop documents to start chatting.
Multi-user permissions and custom branding require the Docker self-hosted version.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is AnythingLLM free?
Yes, AnythingLLM is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. You can use its built-in local models for free or connect your own API keys for cloud providers.
Is AnythingLLM safe to download?
It is open source (MIT license) with 68,249 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
Does AnythingLLM work offline?
Yes, AnythingLLM can run completely offline when paired with built-in or local AI models, keeping your documents private on your machine.
Compiled from the project README. 68,249 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License MIT · Last update 2026-11-13