# LobeChat

LobeChat is an open-source chatbot framework that adds extensible function calling and plugin support to large language models. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Umbrel, Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/608/lobechat

## Description

LobeChat is an open-source chatbot framework that adds extensible function calling and plugin support to large language models. It runs as a self-hosted web application that connects to OpenAI and other LLM APIs. LobeChat suits homelab users who want a private, customizable AI chat interface they control themselves.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Helm.

## Health score

13/100 (Low), based on 2 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 40 (3 install platforms, Docker image)

## Links

- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/lobe-chat
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/lobehub/lobe-chat
- GitHub: https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/lobe-chat
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/lobe-chat-0da2l5x1a1whu1?q=lobe-chat

## Common questions

### Can I connect LobeChat to Ollama for local model support?

Yes, the self-hosting FAQ lists Ollama among the supported AI providers.

### Does it support a knowledge base with RAG?

Yes, the self-hosting FAQ says it supports file upload, knowledge management, and RAG for a knowledge base.

### Can it handle vision inputs and text-to-speech output?

Yes, the self-hosting FAQ says it supports multi-modal features including Vision and TTS.

### Can I self-host it to keep control over data and deployment?

Yes, the documentation says LobeHub can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for control over data, customization, and deployment environment.

### Can I inspect chain-of-thought reasoning to debug outputs?

Yes, the Cloudron forum notes that chain-of-thought visualization can help users understand, validate, or debug AI reasoning.

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