open-notebook

Self-host an open-source platform for AI research and document analysis.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy --skill open-notebook-felixboehm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: open-notebook
Source: https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy/tree/main/.claude/skills/open-notebook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy --skill open-notebook-felixboehm

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 Google NotebookLM, enabling users to organize research, generate AI insights, and interact with documents privately without vendor lock-in.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Organize Research: Manage diverse content sources (PDFs, web pages, audio, video) within notebooks.
  • AI-Powered Insights: Generate summaries, notes, and engage in context-aware chats with your documents.
  • Podcast Generation: Create multi-speaker podcasts from research materials.
  • Use Case: A researcher can upload dozens of academic papers, then ask the AI to summarize key findings on a specific topic, identify conflicting viewpoints, and even generate a podcast episode discussing the latest advancements.

Quick Start

Deploy Open Notebook using Docker Compose by downloading the docker-compose 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 a private AI research assistant as an alternative to Google NotebookLM?

To self-host a private AI research assistant, deploy this open-source platform using Docker Compose by running `docker-compose up -d`. It provides NotebookLM-style document analysis, AI-generated notes, and multi-speaker podcast creation, ensuring your research data remains completely private without vendor lock-in.

What file formats and content types can I ingest into a self-hosted AI notebook?

You can ingest diverse content types into your AI notebook, including PDFs, web pages, audio, and video. Once uploaded, these sources are organized within notebooks to generate AI-powered summaries, context-aware chats, and multi-speaker podcasts from your research materials.

Does this self-hosted research platform support generating podcasts from documents?

Yes, this self-hosted research platform supports generating podcasts from documents. It features AI-driven multi-speaker podcast creation, allowing you to automatically produce audio episodes that discuss key findings and advancements extracted directly from your ingested research materials.

Can I integrate different AI providers for document analysis in a self-hosted notebook?

Yes, you can integrate different AI providers for document analysis in this self-hosted notebook. The platform integrates with over 16 AI providers via a comprehensive REST API, ensuring flexible, context-aware conversations and customized summarization with your ingested documents.

Is Docker required to run this open-source note-taking and research platform?

Docker is required to run this open-source note-taking and research platform. The quick start deployment process specifically requires downloading a docker-compose file and executing the `docker-compose up -d` command to initialize the self-hosted environment.

What is the best way to organize research papers and identify conflicting viewpoints using AI?

The best way to organize research papers and identify conflicting viewpoints using AI is by uploading multiple academic papers into this platform. You can then ask the AI to summarize specific findings, identify conflicting viewpoints across sources, and generate context-aware notes.