Text generation webUI
The original local LLM interface. Text, vision, tool-calling, training, and more. 100% offline.
Why it is included
May 30, 2025 update: The extension now analyzes attached PDFs and text files! It also produces longer, higher-quality reasoning that better matches DeepSeek-R1's writing style.An extension for text-generation-webui inspired by OpenAI's o1 model that makes LLMs analyze your inputs in detail before responding, with the goal of improving response quality.Like DeepSeek's R1 model, it adds a "thinking step" to any LLM you use.Compatibility Any model you already use All backends (llama.cpp, Transformers, ExLlamaV2, ExLlamaV3) Both instruct and chat-instruct modes It works fine with the portable versions of the project
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (llm gui).
Strengths
- ~46,394 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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