diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0541660..a7d72ac 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -62,19 +62,19 @@ Learn more about our project at [https://www.open-notebook.ai](https://www.open- |---------|---------------|--------------------|-----------| | **Privacy & Control** | Self-hosted, your data | Google cloud only | Complete data sovereignty | | **AI Provider Choice** | 15+ providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.) | Google models only | Flexibility and cost optimization | -| **Podcast Speakers** | 1-4 speakers with custom profiles | 2 speakers only | Professional quality content | +| **Podcast Speakers** | 1-4 speakers with custom profiles | 2 speakers only | Extreme flexibility | | **Context Control** | 3 granular levels | All-or-nothing | Privacy and performance tuning | | **Content Transformations** | Custom and built-in | Limited options | Unlimited processing power | | **API Access** | Full REST API | No API | Complete automation | | **Deployment** | Docker, cloud, or local | Google hosted only | Deploy anywhere | | **Citations** | Comprehensive with sources | Basic references | Research integrity | | **Customization** | Open source, fully customizable | Closed system | Unlimited extensibility | -| **Cost** | Pay only for AI usage | Unknown/bundled pricing | Transparent and controllable | +| **Cost** | Pay only for AI usage | Monthly subscription + usage | Transparent and controllable | **Why Choose Open Notebook?** - 🔒 **Privacy First**: Your sensitive research stays completely private - 💰 **Cost Control**: Choose cheaper AI providers or run locally with Ollama -- 🎙️ **Better Podcasts**: Professional multi-speaker content vs limited 2-speaker conversations +- 🎙️ **Better Podcasts**: Full script control and multi-speaker flexibility vs limited 2-speaker deep-dive format - 🔧 **Unlimited Customization**: Modify, extend, and integrate as needed - 🌐 **No Vendor Lock-in**: Switch providers, deploy anywhere, own your data @@ -88,6 +88,10 @@ Ready to try Open Notebook? Choose your preferred method: ### ⚡ Instant Setup (Recommended) ```bash +# Create a new directory for your Open Notebook installation +mkdir open-notebook +cd open-notebook + # Using Docker - Get started in 2 minutes docker run -d \ --name open-notebook \ @@ -98,7 +102,9 @@ docker run -d \ lfnovo/open_notebook:latest-single ``` -> **⚠️ Important**: The volumes (`-v ./notebook_data:/app/data` and `-v ./surreal_data:/mydata`) are essential to persist your data between container restarts. Without them, you'll lose all your notebooks and research when the container stops. +> **⚠️ Important**: +> 1. **Run from a dedicated folder**: Create and run this from inside a new `open-notebook` folder so your data volumes are properly organized +> 2. **Volume persistence**: The volumes (`-v ./notebook_data:/app/data` and `-v ./surreal_data:/mydata`) are essential to persist your data between container restarts. Without them, you'll lose all your notebooks and research when the container stops. ### 🛠️ Full Installation For development or customization: