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open-notebook

Organize research materials in a self-hosted AI notebook with full-text and vector search.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings --skill open-notebook-fuzzy-dynamics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-notebook
Source: https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings/tree/main/packages/skills/open-notebook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings --skill open-notebook-fuzzy-dynamics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Open Notebook provides researchers with a private, self-hosted workspace to organize sources, generate AI-powered notes, and have context-aware conversations with documents while preserving data privacy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ingest diverse content (PDFs, videos, audio, web pages, and Office documents) and index it for full-text and vector search.
  • Create notebooks to organize sources, notes, and chat sessions, with AI-assisted summaries, notes, and even podcasts from research materials.
  • Interact with documents via context-aware chat that cites sources and supports rapid discovery across your materials.

Quick Start

Deploy the stack with docker-compose up -d and access the UI at http://localhost:8502.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-notebook

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a self-hosted AI notebook for research and document analysis?▼

To set up a self-hosted AI notebook for research, deploy the Open Notebook stack using docker-compose up -d and access the UI at localhost:8502. It organizes sources, notes, and chat sessions privately on your own infrastructure.

What file formats can I ingest for full-text and vector search in a research notebook?▼

You can ingest PDFs, videos, audio, web pages, and Office documents for full-text and vector search. The notebook indexes these diverse content formats to enable rapid discovery and context-aware analysis across your materials.

Do I need Docker to deploy a private AI workspace for document chat?▼

Yes, you need Docker to deploy this private AI workspace, as it operates via a Docker-based stack with a SurrealDB backend. You must also manage the OPEN_NOTEBOOK_ENCRYPTION_KEY and provider credentials for multi-provider support.

Can I generate podcasts or audio summaries from my research materials?▼

Yes, you can generate podcasts from your research materials using the AI-assisted features. The notebook creates summaries, notes, and audio content to help you interact with and review your ingested documents.

How does context-aware chat work with ingested research documents?▼

Context-aware chat interacts with your ingested documents by citing sources and supporting rapid discovery across your materials. It uses AI to answer questions specifically based on the content within your organized notebooks.

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