open-notebook

Deploy a self-hosted open-source research platform with Docker Compose.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw --skill open-notebook
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-notebook
Source: https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw/tree/main/scientific-skills/open-notebook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw --skill open-notebook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a self-hosted, open-source alternative to commercial AI research assistants like Google's NotebookLM, ensuring complete data privacy and control over your research materials and AI interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Organize Research: Manage diverse research materials (PDFs, web pages, audio, video) within dedicated notebooks.
  • AI-Powered Insights: Generate summaries, notes, and engage in context-aware chats with your documents.
  • Podcast Generation: Create multi-speaker podcasts from research content.
  • Custom Transformations: Apply AI to transform content for specific analytical needs.
  • Use Case: A researcher can upload a collection of scientific papers, then ask the AI to summarize key findings, identify conflicting methodologies, and generate a podcast episode discussing the latest advancements in their field, all without their data leaving their own infrastructure.

Quick Start

Deploy Open Notebook using Docker Compose by downloading the docker-compose.yml file and running docker-compose up -d.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-notebook

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I self-host an AI research assistant for private document analysis?

You can self-host an AI research assistant using Docker Compose to deploy an open-source platform that ingests diverse content sources for private document analysis. This ensures complete data privacy by keeping all research materials and AI interactions on your own infrastructure.

Can I generate podcasts from research documents using a self-hosted AI tool?

Yes, you can generate multi-speaker podcasts from research documents using a self-hosted AI tool. The platform ingests your scientific papers or web pages and applies AI to transform the content into audio podcast episodes without your data leaving your infrastructure.

Does this self-hosted notebook support local LLMs like Ollama for context-aware chat?

Yes, the self-hosted notebook supports local LLMs like Ollama for context-aware chat. It integrates with 16+ AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Ollama, allowing you to chat with your documents while maintaining complete data privacy.

What is the best open-source alternative to Google NotebookLM for data privacy?

The best open-source alternative to Google NotebookLM for data privacy is a self-hosted AI research platform. It provides similar features like AI-powered notes, summaries, and full-text search, but ensures complete control over your research materials by running entirely on your own infrastructure.

How do I perform full-text and vector search across PDFs and web pages locally?

You can perform full-text and vector search across PDFs and web pages locally by ingesting your materials into a self-hosted AI notebook. The platform organizes diverse content sources within dedicated notebooks and enables context-aware search across all uploaded documents.

What are the limitations of using Docker Compose to deploy an AI research assistant?

Using Docker Compose to deploy an AI research assistant requires managing your own server infrastructure and configuring integrations with 16+ AI providers. You must ensure sufficient hardware resources are available locally to process document analysis, generate podcasts, and run vector search without external hosting.