open-webui-docs/docs/getting-started/quick-start/tab-python/Pip.md

Installation with pip

The simplest way to install Open WebUI with Python.

1. Install Open WebUI

pip install open-webui

2. Start the server

open-webui serve

Open WebUI is now running at http://localhost:8080.

:::tip 'open-webui: command not found'?

1. If you used a virtual environment, make sure it's activated.
2. Try running directly: python -m open_webui serve
3. To store data in a specific location: DATA_DIR=./data open-webui serve :::

Uninstall

1. Uninstall the package:

   pip uninstall open-webui
   

2. Remove data (optional, deletes all data):

   rm -rf ~/.open-webui