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

Install with Conda

1. Create a Conda Environment:

   conda create -n open-webui python=3.11
   

2. Activate the Environment:

   conda activate open-webui
   

3. Install Open WebUI:

   pip install open-webui
   

4. Start the Server:

   open-webui serve
   

:::tip 'open-webui: command not found'? If your terminal says the command doesn't exist:

1. Ensure your conda environment is activated (conda activate open-webui).
2. If you still get an error, try running it via Python directly: python -m open_webui serve
3. If you want to store your data in a specific place, use (Linux/Mac): DATA_DIR=./data open-webui serve or (Windows): $env:DATA_DIR=".\data"; open-webui serve :::

Uninstall

1. Remove the Conda Environment:

   conda remove --name open-webui --all
   

2. Remove Data (WARNING: Deletes all data): Delete your data directory (usually ~/.open-webui unless configured otherwise):

   rm -rf ~/.open-webui