GitHub Repo · Local & Private AI

AnythingLLM

All-in-one desktop and server app to chat with your documents privately.

What AnythingLLM does

AnythingLLM is a desktop app or self-hosted server that lets you chat with PDFs, docs and websites using local or cloud models, with workspaces, agents and an embeddable website chat widget.

Best for

Non-technical document chat
Private knowledge bases
Website chat widgets

How small businesses use AnythingLLM

Ask questions across your policy manuals
Build a support bot from your FAQ
Keep client documents on your own computer

Quick facts
Type	GitHub Repo
Category	Local & Private AI
Pricing	Free and open source; hosted option
Repository	github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm
License	MIT
Setup level	Beginner
Main tradeoff	Answers from local models are only as good as the model your computer can run.
GitHub stars	67.4k (as of 2026-10-21)
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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AnythingLLM: common questions

Who should use AnythingLLM?

AnythingLLM suits non-technical document chat, private knowledge bases and website chat widgets.

When should you choose something else instead of AnythingLLM?

Answers from local models are only as good as the model your computer can run. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as Ollama, Jan and Open WebUI.

Is AnythingLLM free?

AnythingLLM pricing: Free and open source; hosted option. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host AnythingLLM?

Yes. AnythingLLM is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is beginner. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.