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Getting Started with Open Notebook
Welcome to Open Notebook! Choose your path below based on what you need.
🚀 Just Want It Running? (Recommended)
5-Minute Setup Guide ← Start here!
The fastest path from zero to running Open Notebook. Clear steps, no fluff.
Perfect for: First-time users, quick testing, simple deployments
📚 Want to Learn More First?
Introduction
What is Open Notebook and why should you care?
- Key features and benefits
- Comparison with Google Notebook LM
- Use cases and who it's for
- System requirements
Quick Start Tutorial
Detailed walkthrough with examples and verification steps.
- Docker setup with explanations
- Localhost vs remote configuration
- Model configuration
- First notebook creation
- Common issues and fixes
Complete Installation Guide
Comprehensive guide for all deployment scenarios.
- Multiple installation methods
- All AI provider configurations
- Service architecture deep dive
- Production deployment options
- Advanced troubleshooting
Your First Notebook
Step-by-step tutorial once Open Notebook is running.
- Interface overview
- Adding different types of sources
- Generating AI-powered notes
- Chat interactions
- Best practices
🆘 Having Issues?
Most common problem: "Unable to connect to server"
→ 5-Minute Troubleshooting - Fast fixes for setup issues
→ Common Issues Guide - Complete troubleshooting reference
→ Discord Community - Get help from the community
📍 Recommended Path
New to Open Notebook? Follow this sequence:
- 5-Minute Setup - Get it running first (5 min)
- Your First Notebook - Learn by doing (10 min)
- Introduction - Understand the full potential (5 min)
Already know what you want? Jump directly to:
- Installation Guide - For production deployments
- User Guide - Deep dive into features
- Features - Advanced capabilities (podcasts, transformations)
🎯 Quick Links by Use Case
| I want to... | Start here |
|---|---|
| Try Open Notebook now | 5-Minute Setup |
| Deploy on a remote server | 5-Minute Setup → Remote section |
| Understand before installing | Introduction |
| Deploy for production use | Installation Guide |
| Fix installation problems | Quick Fixes |
| Learn all features | User Guide |
Open Notebook is designed to be simple to start, yet powerful when you need it. Start with the 5-minute setup and explore from there!