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FirstbookLM - Your Open Source NotebookLM Alternative.
Transform your research and writing with AI-powered note-taking. Bring your own API keys and take complete control of your data while creating intelligent notebooks.
🚀 What is FirstbookLM?
FirstbookLM is a lightweight, open-source alternative to Google's NotebookLM that puts you in complete control of your AI-powered research and note-taking experience. Built with modern web technologies and designed for researchers, writers, and knowledge workers who want privacy, customization, and cost control.
✨ Key Features
🧠 AI-Powered Intelligence
- Multi-Model Support: Choose from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini models.
- Smart Search: AI-powered search across all your sources with semantic understanding.
- Context-Aware Responses: AI that understands your specific sources and provides relevant answers.
- Real-time Web Search: Optional web search integration for current information.
📚 Flexible Source Management
- Multiple Input Types: Upload files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, MD), paste URLs, or add raw text.
- Smart Processing: Automatic text extraction and content processing.
- Vector Embeddings: Advanced semantic search for precise content retrieval.
- Source Organization: Clean interface to manage and select relevant sources.
🔐 Privacy & Control
- Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK): Use your own API keys for complete cost and data control.
- Self-Hostable: Deploy on your own infrastructure.
- No Data Lock-in: Your data stays with you.
🎨 Modern Interface
- Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile.
- Dark/Light Mode: Built-in theme switching.
- Intuitive Chat Interface: Clean, distraction-free conversation UI.
- Real-time Updates: Live streaming responses and status updates.
💡 Why FirstbookLM?
- Cost Control: No subscription fees - use the AI models you like with your own API keys.Privacy First: Your data never leaves your control.
- Open Source: Full transparency and community-driven development.
- Customizable: Modify and extend to fit your specific needs.
- Modern Stack: Built with the latest web technologies for performance and reliability.
🎯 Perfect For Researchers analyzing papers and documents. Writers organizing research and sources. Students studying and synthesizing information. Professionals building knowledge bases.
Anyone who wants AI-powered note-taking without vendor lock-in.
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