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

Using Virtual Environments

Create isolated Python environments using venv.

Steps

1. Create a Virtual Environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   

2. Activate the Virtual Environment:

   • On Linux/macOS:

     source venv/bin/activate
     

   • On Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate
     

3. Install Open WebUI:

   pip install open-webui
   

4. Start the Server:

   open-webui serve