# Botmem

Botmem is the web user interface for a self-hosted personal memory and retrieval-augmented generation system. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/263/botmem

## Description

Botmem is the web user interface for a self-hosted personal memory and retrieval-augmented generation system. It forwards application programming interface (API), OAuth, WebSocket, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) traffic to the configured Botmem upstream, keeping one browser URL while PostgreSQL, Redis, and the companion API run separately. It is for homelabbers who want simple access to their own memory services.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Mac.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac.

## Health score

55/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 77 (last commit 123 days ago)
- Popular: 27 (21 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- desktop: https://github.com/botmem/botmem/releases/latest
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/botmem-1nv9mq81i4vias?q=botmem
- Official website: https://botmem.xyz

## Common questions

### Why do Botmem syncs complete but memories are not searchable?

Pull the required Ollama models before syncing. Without them, syncs complete but memories won't be searchable.

### Which personal data sources can Botmem ingest?

It supports Gmail, Slack, WhatsApp, iMessage, photos, and locations.

### What auth provider should a self-hosted install use?

Keep AUTH_PROVIDER=local. The configuration notes recommend that for self-hosted installs.

### How should a single-container Botmem setup handle API workers?

Keep BOTMEM_ENABLE_API_WORKERS=true. That makes the workers run inside the app container.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/263/botmem), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.