AnythingLLM

AnythingLLM is an all-in-one AI desktop application designed for everyone. It runs locally and offline, offering chat with documents, AI Agents, and flexible model options with a strong emphasis on privacy and local processing. It supports running custom models or enterprise models from providers like OpenAI, Azure, and AWS, and can handle a wide range of document types (PDFs, Word, CSV, codebases, etc.), including documents from online sources. The product is desktop-first, open-source, and MIT-licensed, with a rich ecosystem of plugins, agents, prompts, and integrations.

How to Use AnythingLLM

1. Install the desktop application. One-click install; no cloud signup required.
2. Choose your LLM setup. Use the built-in local LLM provider or connect to enterprise/remote models as needed.
3. Import documents. Bring in PDFs, Word, CSV, codebases, and more; even import from online locations.
4. Interact with AI. Chat with docs, run AI Agents, and utilize plugins/extensions from the Community Hub.
5. Extend and customize. Add custom agents, data connectors, and integrations; white-label if needed.

Core Capabilities

• Local-first AI: Everything runs locally on your machine by default, with no required SaaS accounts.
• Multi-model support: Use any LLM, including local models or enterprise models from major providers.
• Document versatility: Work with all common document types and online-imported docs.
• Agents and automation: Create and deploy AI Agents with configurable capabilities.
• Plugins and extensions: Browse and install community extensions; customize your workflow.
• Private by design: Data remains on-device unless you choose to share it.
• Open source and customizable: MIT-licensed with the ability to extend with custom agents, loaders, and more.
• Multi-user and deployment options: Self-hosted, cloud-ready, and white-label options for teams.
• Developer-friendly: Built-in API for integration and extensibility across products.

Feature Highlights

• Local-by-default AI runtime with no mandatory cloud dependency
• Run any LLM: local, enterprise, or public cloud providers
• Full support for PDFs, Word, CSV, codebases, and other document types
• Import documents from online locations
• AI Agents for automation and workflows
• Community Hub for extensions and plugins
• System prompts and agent skills to shape AI behavior
• Slash Commands and shortcuts to simplify interactions
• Multi-user and multi-tenant support for teams
• White-labeling and branding customization
• One-click desktop installation with no setup required
• Open-source, MIT-licensed, and highly customizable
• Built-in developer API for custom integrations
• Privacy-first: local storage of documents and data by default

Safety and Privacy

• Designed to keep data local by default; no data is uploaded unless you choose to do so.
• Suitable for professional and personal use with transparent, controllable data handling.

Core Benefits

• A single, unified AI workspace on your desktop combining chat, documents, agents, and automation.
• Flexible deployment and customization options for individuals and teams.
• Open-source foundations with a growing ecosystem of community-driven extensions.