Text Generation WebUI
The “AUTOMATIC1111 of text generation” — a Gradio UI for local LLMs.
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Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is Text Generation WebUI?
oobabooga’s Text Generation WebUI supports multiple backends (llama.cpp, Transformers, ExLlamaV3 and more) with chat, notebook and instruct modes, LoRA training and an OpenAI-compatible API.
Key features
- Multiple model loaders
- Chat, instruct and notebook modes
- Extensions and an OpenAI-compatible API
- Portable builds and one-click installers
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- GPU
- NVIDIA recommended; CPU and Apple Silicon supported
How to install Text Generation WebUI
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
One-click installer
- 1Clone the repository (or download the portable build from Releases).
git clone https://github.com/oobabooga/text-generation-webui cd text-generation-webui - 2Run the start script for your OS and open http://127.0.0.1:7860.
./start_linux.sh # or start_windows.bat / start_macos.sh
Strengths
- Most flexible local LLM UI
- Supports many formats
Limitations
- Busy interface
Text Generation WebUI alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text Generation WebUI The “AUTOMATIC1111 of text generation” — a Gradio UI for local LLMs. | 47.7K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| KoboldCpp Single-file llama.cpp-based runner for GGUF models with a story-writing UI. | 12K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| SillyTavern Power-user chat frontend for characters, roleplay and storytelling. | 34.5K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| Jan Open-source ChatGPT-style desktop app that runs 100% offline. | 45K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| Ollama Get up and running with large language models locally. | 183.2K | MIT | — |
FAQ
Is Text Generation WebUI free?
Yes — Text Generation WebUI is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does Text Generation WebUI run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
Text Generation WebUI supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What hardware do I need for Text Generation WebUI?
NVIDIA recommended; CPU and Apple Silicon supported
How do I install Text Generation WebUI?
1. Clone the repository (or download the portable build from Releases). 2. Run the start script for your OS and open http://127.0.0.1:7860.
What are the best Text Generation WebUI alternatives?
Popular alternatives include KoboldCpp, Open WebUI, SillyTavern, Jan. See the comparison table on this page.