workflow-open-notebook

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

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill workflow-open-notebook
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Skill: workflow-open-notebook
Source: https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/workflow-open-notebook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill workflow-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 Google NotebookLM, enabling users to organize research, ingest diverse content, generate AI-powered insights, and chat with documents privately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Organize Research: Create notebooks to manage research materials.
  • Ingest Content: Supports PDFs, videos, audio, web pages, and Office documents.
  • AI-Powered Insights: Generate notes, summaries, and engage in context-aware chats.
  • Podcast Generation: Create multi-speaker podcasts from research.
  • Data Privacy: Fully self-hosted for complete data sovereignty.
  • Use Case: A researcher can upload dozens of academic papers, then ask the AI to summarize key findings on a specific topic, generate a podcast discussing the latest advancements, and chat with the documents to clarify complex points, 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 workflow-open-notebook

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

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How do I set up a self-hosted research notebook for private document analysis?

To set up a self-hosted research notebook for private document analysis, you can deploy this open-source platform using Docker Compose. Running the provided docker-compose file starts the environment locally, ensuring complete data sovereignty over your ingested research materials.

Can I chat with PDFs and generate summaries from academic papers?

You can chat with PDFs and generate summaries from academic papers by ingesting them into a notebook. The system supports diverse formats including Office documents and web pages, enabling context-aware chat interactions and AI-driven notes.

What is the best way to create podcasts from research materials?

The best way to create podcasts from research materials is to ingest your documents into this platform and use its generation feature. It automatically creates multi-speaker podcasts directly from your organized research notebooks and ingested content.

Does this self-hosted notebook support full-text and vector search across documents?

Yes, this self-hosted notebook supports both full-text and vector search across documents. These search capabilities allow you to quickly query and retrieve specific information from your ingested PDFs, web pages, audio, and video materials.

Can I integrate my own AI providers into a self-hosted document analysis platform?

You can integrate your own AI providers into this self-hosted document analysis platform, as it supports over 16 different AI providers. This flexibility allows you to choose your preferred models for generating notes, summaries, and context-aware chats.

How do I automate research workflows using a REST API?

You automate research workflows using a REST API by leveraging the comprehensive programmatic access provided by the platform. This allows you to script content ingestion, notebook organization, and AI-driven insight generation for automated document analysis.