Does LibreChat include its own AI models?
No. It is the interface. You connect it to providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic or Google, or to local runtimes such as Ollama, using your own API…
LibreChat: Self-Hosted AI Chat Interface
LibreChat is an open-source chat interface for AI models, with agents, a code interpreter and multi-user sign-in.
LibreChat requirements
The key facts for LibreChat.
| Requirement | LibreChat |
|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free |
| Containers | Worth checking: 6 (app, MongoDB +4) |
| Database | MongoDB |
| Runtime | Node.js |
| Install options | Docker only |
Common questions
Can I use LibreChat with local models only?
Yes. It works with any OpenAI-compatible endpoint and lists Ollama among the supported local providers. Chats stay on your network only if every…
How many containers does LibreChat need?
The project's Docker Compose file starts the app, MongoDB, Meilisearch, a vector database and a RAG API, plus an admin panel.