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.