# What is Open WebUI Open WebUI is the AI chat interface inside GLBNXT Workspace. It is a web-based UI for chatting with AI language models (LLMs). It feels like ChatGPT or Claude, but runs in your organisation’s environment. Use Open WebUI to: * Chat with AI models for answers, drafting, and problem-solving * Upload files and run document Q\&A (PDF, Word, spreadsheets, and more) * Organise chat history using folders and projects * Switch between multiple LLMs depending on the task * Keep prompts, files, and outputs inside your GLBNXT Workspace ### Open WebUI at a glance Open WebUI is useful when you want a privately hosted, ChatGPT-style experience. It combines AI chat, document analysis, and conversation organisation in one place. #### Common keywords you may search for * Open WebUI in GLBNXT Workspace * AI chat interface for enterprise * Private LLM chat UI * Chat with documents / document Q\&A ### Your first login to Open WebUI When you open Open WebUI from GLBNXT Workspace, you land in the chat screen. The layout is designed for fast onboarding. #### What You'll See The interface has three main areas: **Left Sidebar** - This is your navigation panel where you'll find: * A "New Chat" button to start fresh conversations * Your chat history (initially empty) * Access to folders and workspace features * Settings menu (at the bottom) **Center Area** - The main chat window where: * You'll see a welcome message * A text input field at the bottom invites you to start typing * A model selector to choose which LLM you want to use **Top Bar** - Contains: * The currently selected AI model name * Additional options and controls #### Your First Steps 1. **Choose a model (LLM)**. Click the model name in the chat header. 2. **Start chatting**. Type a prompt and press Enter (or Send). 3. **Iterate**. Ask follow-ups. Upload a document. Try another model. ### What Open WebUI is used for #### It's Just Like Chatting If you've used any modern chat application, Open WebUI will feel familiar. Type your message, get a response, continue the conversation. Each chat remembers the context of your conversation, so you can ask follow-up questions naturally. #### Chat with multiple AI models (LLMs) Open WebUI lets you select the best model for the job. Use a fast model for quick answers. Use a stronger model for analysis and writing. #### Your Conversations Are Saved Every chat you start is automatically saved in the sidebar. You can return to any conversation later by clicking on it. Think of the sidebar as your conversation archive - everything stays there until you decide to delete or archive it. #### Document Q\&A and file-based chat Open WebUI supports uploading documents into a conversation. You can ask for summaries, extraction, and targeted questions. This is useful for PDFs, policies, reports, and spreadsheets. #### Privacy and data sovereignty Open WebUI is hosted inside your GLBNXT Workspace environment. That keeps your chats and documents in your organisation’s controlled infrastructure. #### You're in control * **New Chat, Fresh Start**: Each time you click "New Chat," you start with a clean slate. Previous conversations don't influence the new one. * **Privacy**: Your conversations are private to you within your GLBNXT Workspace. * **No Limits on Questions**: Ask as many questions as you like, in as many chats as you need. #### Common First-Time Scenarios **Scenario 1: Quick Question** You need a fast answer. Click "New Chat," ask your question, get your answer. Done. The chat saves automatically in your sidebar for future reference. **Scenario 2: Ongoing Project** You're working on something that needs multiple interactions. Keep the same chat open and continue the conversation over hours or even days. The AI remembers the context of your discussion. **Scenario 3: Document Analysis** You have a PDF or document you need help with. Upload it directly to the chat or use your workspace documents. Ask questions about the content, request summaries, or extract specific information. #### What Makes Open WebUI Different? Unlike public AI services: * **Your data stays in your workspace** - nothing is sent to external services * **You can work with your own documents** - upload files and reference them in conversations * **Multiple AI models available** - choose the one that fits your task * **Organization features** - folders, tags, and search help you stay organized * **Customization** - adjust settings and preferences to match your workflow ### Ready to Start? You can start chatting immediately. Next, learn the basics and go deeper: * [Your first conversation](/workspace/guides/open-webui/your-first-conversation.md) * [Working with documents](/workspace/guides/open-webui/working-with-documents.md) * [Basic settings](/workspace/guides/open-webui/basic-settings.md) *** **Quick Tip**: Don't overthink it! The best way to learn Open WebUI is simply to start chatting. Try asking: "What can you help me with?" or "How do I upload a document?" The AI can guide you through its own features. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.glbnxt.com/workspace/guides/open-webui/what-is-open-webui.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.