Python
Khoj
Your AI second brain over your notes
by khoj-ai · AGPL-3.0
Self-hosted chat UIPersonal AI assistantAGPL-3.0Self-hostedPythonIntermediate
From the README
- Chat with any local or online LLM (e.g llama3, qwen, gemma, mistral, gpt, claude, gemini, deepseek).
- Get answers from the internet and your docs (including image, pdf, markdown, org-mode, word, notion files).
- Access it from your Browser, Obsidian, Emacs, Desktop, Phone or Whatsapp.
- Create agents with custom knowledge, persona, chat model and tools to take on any role.
- Automate away repetitive research. Get personal newsletters and smart notifications delivered to your inbox.
- Find relevant docs quickly and easily using our advanced semantic search.
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What is Khoj?
Khoj is a personal AI assistant that indexes your notes and documents (Markdown, Org, PDF, Notion) and lets you chat over them, self-hosted or in their cloud.
Why people choose Khoj
- Deep integration with notes and PKM tools
- Semantic search plus chat over your corpus
- Self-hosted or managed, with local models
Khoj at a glance
| Category | Self-hosted chat UI |
| Type | Personal AI assistant |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
| Runs locally | Self-hosted |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Best for | knowledge workers with large note collections |
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FAQ
Is Khoj free?
Khoj is free and open-source (AGPL-3.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run Khoj locally?
Yes. Khoj is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
What is the best alternative to Khoj?
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