Open WebUI
ChatGPT-style interface for all local models. Multi-user, conversation history, model switching.
What is Open WebUI?
Open WebUI is a beautiful, feature-rich web interface that gives you a ChatGPT-like experience with your local AI models. It runs entirely in your browser, connecting to the Ollama backend on your Mac, providing a familiar chat interface without any cloud dependency.
Unlike ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions that cost $20+/month and send your data to external servers, Open WebUI keeps everything local. It supports multiple users with separate accounts and conversation histories, making it perfect for families, small teams, or businesses that want shared AI access without shared data.
The interface supports real-time model switching — start a conversation with a fast model for quick questions, then switch to a larger model for complex reasoning, all in the same chat window. It also includes file upload, image generation previews, and markdown rendering for beautifully formatted responses.
MacAI configures Open WebUI to auto-start as a local web service, accessible from any device on your network. Your phone, tablet, or any computer in your home or office can access your private AI through a simple browser bookmark.
How It Works
A seamless chat experience powered by your own hardware.
What You Get
- Open WebUI installed — configured as a local web service with auto-start on login
- Multi-user accounts — separate logins for each family member or team member
- Conversation history — all chats saved locally with search and export
- Model switching — seamlessly swap between installed models mid-conversation
- Network access — accessible from any device on your local network
- File upload support — drag-and-drop documents for AI analysis
- Custom system prompts — pre-configured assistant personas for different tasks
Who Is This For?
Families
Give everyone their own AI assistant with separate accounts and conversation histories.
Small Teams
Shared AI access for your office without per-seat subscription costs.
Students
A friendly chat interface for learning, research, and homework help — completely free to use.
Mobile Users
Access your local AI from your phone or tablet via browser — no app install needed.
Get Open WebUI on your Mac
Beautiful AI chat for your whole household or team. One-time setup.