Open WebUI

Open WebUI, often referred to as OI Chat, is an open-source, customizable chat interface designed to function similarly to popular AI chatbot platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot. Unlike proprietary models, Open WebUI allows users to host and utilize a variety of large language models (LLMs) on their own hardware. This flexibility enables it to serve as a viable alternative to commercially owned chatbots, offering greater control and transparency to its users.

Open WebUI's capabilities extend beyond simple text interaction. Stefen Auris hosts a public instance of Open WebUI, known as "The Heartlands," which is further maintained by Tony Bark. The Heartlands features a diverse range of LLMs, including popular models such as Facebook's Llama series, Google's Gemma2, Minstral, and OpenChat. This variety allows users to explore different model architectures and functionalities.

World Building

Tony Bark has taken Open WebUI's capabilities a step further by developing specialized modules for world-building within the "Caseyverse," a fictional universe. These modules leverage the power of the hosted LLMs to generate diverse elements such as cultures, magic systems, and even geographical features. This approach allows for collaborative and iterative world-building, enriching the Caseyverse with unique and imaginative content.