Zola is the open-source interface for AI chat.
- Multi-model support: OpenAI, Mistral, Claude, Gemini, Ollama (local models)
- File uploads with context-aware answers
- Clean, responsive UI with light/dark themes
- Built with Tailwind, shadcn/ui, and prompt-kit
- Fully open-source and self-hostable
- Customizable: user system prompt, multiple layout options
- Local AI with Ollama: Run models locally with automatic model detection
@agentmentions- Early tool and MCP integration for agent workflows
- Foundation for more powerful, customizable agents (more coming soon)
git clone https://github.com/ibelick/zola.git
cd zola
npm install
echo "OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key" > .env.local
npm run dev# Install and start Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh
ollama pull llama3.2 # or any model you prefer
# Clone and run Zola
git clone https://github.com/ibelick/zola.git
cd zola
npm install
npm run devZola will automatically detect your local Ollama models!
git clone https://github.com/ibelick/zola.git
cd zola
docker-compose -f docker-compose.ollama.yml upTo unlock features like auth, file uploads, and agents, see INSTALL.md.
- prompt-kit — AI components
- shadcn/ui — core components
- motion-primitives — animated components
- vercel ai sdk — model integration, AI features
- supabase — auth and storage
Apache License 2.0
This is a beta release. The codebase is evolving and may change.