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.

FAQPage Schema
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.