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+# Khoj AI - Self-Hostable AI Research App
+
+**Source:** https://www.makeuseof.com/started-using-self-hostable-app-for-research-should-have-sooner/
+**Summarized:** 2026-02-23
+
+---
+
+## TL;DR
+
+Khoj AI is a middle ground between ChatGPT (too minimal) and NotebookLM (too heavy). Self-hostable, supports custom agents, automations, and your own models via Ollama. Think of it as "NotebookLM + Claude had a baby."
+
+---
+
+## What is Khoj AI?
+
+A research assistant that combines web search, document analysis, and LLM chat. Two ways to use:
+- **Cloud:** Free tier with Gemini Flash 3 and basic models
+- **Self-hosted:** Docker + bring your own model (Ollama supported)
+
+---
+
+## Key Features
+
+### 1. Built-in Agents
+Pre-configured personas:
+- Khoj (default)
+- Technical Lead
+- Teacher
+- Legal Expert
+
+Switch agents per conversation for role-specific responses.
+
+### 2. Slash Commands
+| Command | Function |
+|---------|----------|
+| `/notes` | Pull info only from your uploaded documents |
+| `/code` | Launch built-in Python interpreter (can generate graphs via Matplotlib) |
+| `/web` | Web search integration |
+
+### 3. Custom Agents
+Create your own:
+1. Add files to knowledge base
+2. Choose model
+3. Set input/output modes
+4. Done
+
+### 4. Automations
+Schedule recurring tasks:
+- Daily stock market summaries at 9 AM
+- RSS feed fetching at set times
+- Results delivered to email automatically
+
+No code required.
+
+---
+
+## Self-Hosting Setup
+
+**Requirements:** Docker + decent hardware (local LLMs need beefy machines)
+
+```bash
+mkdir ~/.khoj && cd ~/.khoj
+wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/khoj-ai/khoj/main/docker-compose.yml
+nano docker-compose.yml  # Set admin email/password, add API keys
+docker-compose up
+```
+
+**Access:** http://localhost:3600
+
+**Model options:**
+- Use third-party providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) with API keys
+- Use local models via Ollama
+
+---
+
+## Why Choose Khoj Over NotebookLM?
+
+| Khoj | NotebookLM |
+|------|------------|
+| Self-hostable | Cloud only |
+| Custom agents | Fixed structure |
+| Automations | Manual queries |
+| Bring your own model | Google models only |
+| Middle ground complexity | Heavy, structured |
+
+---
+
+## Use Cases
+
+- **Students:** Research, understanding topics (not copy-pasting assignments)
+- **Work:** Document analysis, research workflows
+- **Personal projects:** Custom agents for specific domains
+
+---
+
+## Caveats
+
+- LLMs can hallucinate — always verify important info (legal, medical)
+- Local models need strong hardware
+- Accuracy depends on model choice
+
+---
+
+## Bottom Line
+
+Khoj fills the gap between minimal chat interfaces and heavy research tools. Self-hosting gives you full stack ownership—own, don't rent.