Overview

Open chat interface for all your models. Zola is the open-source interface for AI chat. Multi-model, BYOK-ready, and fully self-hostable. Use Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, local models, and more, all in one place. The project has 1K+ GitHub stars and is licensed under Apache-2.0.

Key Features

Source: GitHub README

Multi-model support: OpenAI, Mistral, Claude, Gemini, Ollama (local models)
Bring your own API key (BYOK) support via OpenRouter
File uploads
Clean, responsive UI with light/dark themes
Built with Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, and prompt-kit
Open-source and self-hostable
Customizable: user system prompt, multiple layout options
Local AI with Ollama: Run models locally with automatic model detection
Full MCP support (wip)

Getting Started

Source: GitHub README

curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh ollama pull llama3.2 # or any model you prefer

Normalized Features

Source: tool-features-normalized.json

ai integration, api keys, docker, docker compose, file attachments, npm, responsive, themes.

Deploy

Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel

Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo

PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Features

Authentication & Access

API Key Authentication

AI & Machine Learning

AI / LLM Integration

Media & Files

File Attachments

Customization & Branding

Themes / Skins

Mobile & Desktop

Responsive / Mobile-Friendly

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