open-notebook

Organizes ingested PDFs, web pages, audio and video documents with AI-powered notes, chat, and podcast generation.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill open-notebook-yf8578
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-notebook
Source: https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics/tree/main/skills/open-notebook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill open-notebook-yf8578

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 researchers to organize, analyze, and interact with their documents using AI without compromising data privacy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Document Ingestion: Ingest diverse content sources like PDFs, web pages, audio, and video.
  • AI-Powered Notes & Summaries: Generate AI-driven notes and summaries from your research materials.
  • Context-Aware Chat: Engage in conversations with your documents, with the AI citing its sources.
  • Podcast Generation: Create multi-speaker podcasts from research content.
  • Use Case: A researcher can upload a collection of scientific papers, ask the AI to summarize key findings, generate notes on specific topics, and then have a conversation about the implications of the research, all within a private, self-hosted environment.

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 an AI research assistant for private document analysis?

You can self-host an AI research assistant by deploying Open Notebook locally using Docker Compose, enabling private document ingestion, AI-powered notes, and context-aware chat without compromising data privacy.

Can I generate multi-speaker podcasts from my research papers?

Yes, you can generate multi-speaker podcasts from research papers by ingesting your scientific documents into the AI assistant and applying custom content transformations to synthesize audio outputs.

What file formats can I ingest for AI-powered notes and summaries?

You can ingest diverse content sources including PDFs, web pages, audio, and video to generate AI-driven notes, summaries, and engage in context-aware chat with source citations.

Does this self-hosted AI assistant work with different LLM providers?

Yes, the self-hosted AI assistant integrates with over 16 AI providers, allowing flexible model selection for document analysis, NLP tasks, and custom content transformations.

What is the best way to organize research documents without compromising data privacy?

The best way to organize documents privately is using a self-hosted, open-source alternative to Google NotebookLM, which processes PDFs, web pages, and audio locally to maintain strict data privacy.

Are there limitations when using Docker Compose for local AI knowledge management?

Using Docker Compose for local AI knowledge management requires adequate local hardware to run the containers, but it ensures complete data privacy by keeping all document analysis and chat interactions within your self-hosted environment.