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AnythingLLM

AnythingLLM is an all-in-one AI application for private chat, document ingestion, agents, and workspace-based knowledge bases.

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Template deployments
15 on Sealos
Deployment
Your own instance
Category
AI

About this template

Overview

AnythingLLM is a self-hosted AI workspace for private chat, document ingestion, agents, and retrieval-augmented generation. This template deploys AnythingLLM 1.15.0 with persistent storage and an optional Sealos-managed PGVector database.

From the documentation

AnythingLLM combines its web interface, API server, document collector, and agent runtime in one container. The template persists application data, uploaded documents, and collector output across restarts.

How to deploy AnythingLLM

  1. Choose Deploy now to start AnythingLLM in your Sealos workspace.
  2. Review vector_database, auth_token, openai_api_key and the remaining settings in the deployment form.
  3. Launch the template, then inspect the application status and resource cards in Canvas.

Resources to plan for

Start with the resources defined by the AnythingLLM template. Review CPU, memory, persistent storage, and network allocations for every service in Canvas. Capacity needs depend on your data and workload; monitor usage as they grow.

Template configuration and setup

Access after deployment

Use the application URL or connection details shown in Canvas. Follow the deployment guide for first-time account setup or client configuration, and keep generated credentials available for that step.

Hosting and billing

Sealos monthly plans include compute, memory, storage, and traffic. Size your plan for all deployed services. Software licenses and external AI or API services may have separate terms and charges. Confirm the applicable plan and optional charges in Cost Center.

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Deploy and Host AnythingLLM on Sealos

AnythingLLM is a self-hosted AI workspace for private chat, document ingestion, agents, and retrieval-augmented generation. This template deploys AnythingLLM 1.15.0 with persistent storage and an optional Sealos-managed PGVector database.

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About Hosting AnythingLLM

AnythingLLM combines its web interface, API server, document collector, and agent runtime in one container. The template persists application data, uploaded documents, and collector output across restarts.

LanceDB is the default vector backend and stores vectors on the application volume. Selecting PGVector provisions a PostgreSQL 16.4 cluster through KubeBlocks, creates the anythingllm database, enables the vector extension, and waits for the database before starting AnythingLLM.

Common Use Cases

  • Private AI chat: Connect a preferred model provider and keep conversations in a self-hosted workspace.
  • Document Q&A: Upload files, embed their content, and retrieve relevant context during chat.
  • Agent workflows: Use built-in tools, agent skills, and scheduled tasks from one interface.
  • Team knowledge spaces: Organize documents, prompts, and conversations by workspace.

Dependencies for AnythingLLM Hosting

The template includes the AnythingLLM container, HTTPS ingress, and three persistent volumes. The PGVector option also includes a Sealos-managed PostgreSQL cluster and an idempotent initialization job.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Architecture Components:

  • AnythingLLM: Serves the web UI and API, processes documents, runs agents, and connects to the selected vector backend.
  • Persistent Storage: Stores server state in /app/server/storage and collector data in /app/collector/hotdir and /app/collector/outputs.
  • LanceDB: Provides the default embedded vector backend through the AnythingLLM storage volume.
  • Optional PGVector: Provisions PostgreSQL through KubeBlocks and enables the vector extension when pgvector is selected.

Authentication:

The template enables AnythingLLM single-user password authentication. Set Single-user password during deployment, then enter the same password on the AnythingLLM login page. Account registration is part of AnythingLLM multi-user mode and is outside this single-user template flow.

Configuration:

  • vector_database selects lancedb or the managed pgvector branch.
  • pgvector_table_name sets the embedding table name when PGVector is selected.
  • openai_api_key optionally preconfigures an OpenAI API key; model providers can also be configured after login.

License Information:

AnythingLLM is licensed under the MIT License.

Why Deploy AnythingLLM on Sealos?

Sealos provides one-click deployment, automatic HTTPS, persistent volumes, and Kubernetes-backed lifecycle management. The conditional PGVector option creates and wires the database while the platform injects database credentials directly into the workload, and pay-as-you-go resources keep personal deployments efficient.

Deployment Guide

  1. Open the AnythingLLM template and click Deploy Now.
  2. Set Single-user password. Keep Vector Database as lancedb for embedded storage, or select pgvector for a Sealos-managed PostgreSQL vector backend. Add an OpenAI API key when you want it available immediately.
  3. Wait for deployment to complete, typically 2-3 minutes for LanceDB. PGVector may take several additional minutes while PostgreSQL initializes. After deployment, you will be redirected to the Canvas.
  4. Open the generated AnythingLLM URL and sign in with the single-user password from Step 2.
  5. Configure an LLM provider, create a workspace, and upload documents from the AnythingLLM interface.

Configuration

After login, open Settings to configure LLM and embedding providers, agent tools, appearance, and security. Use the Sealos Canvas AI dialog or resource cards for later changes to compute, storage, environment variables, and networking.

Additional Resources

License

This template follows the upstream AnythingLLM MIT License.

From launch to everyday operations

Why deploy
on Sealos

A shorter path from an app you want to an app you can run. Sealos brings deployment and ongoing operations into one place.

  1. One-click deployment

    Start with a ready-made template. Review its configuration and launch from the Sealos console.

  2. Managed Kubernetes

    Run on managed infrastructure with built-in workload scheduling and recovery.

  3. Automatic HTTPS

    Give your application a public HTTPS endpoint with certificates managed for you.

  4. Persistent storage

    Keep application data on persistent volumes across container restarts.

  5. Room to grow

    Adjust CPU, memory, and replicas from the console as your workload changes.

One template. Connected resources.

You Get the Whole Stack

Sealos provisions the resources defined by your template and brings them together in your workspace.

  • App Service

    Container workloads with configurable CPU, memory, and replicas.

  • Public HTTPS URL

    An address for your app, with managed TLS certificates.

  • Database

    A database provisioned alongside your app when the template calls for one.

  • Persistent Volume

    Storage for the files and data your application needs to keep.

  • Environment Variables

    Application settings and secrets configured in one place.

  • Logs & Metrics

    Inspect container logs and resource usage from the console.

Resources and their configuration vary by template. Review the deployment form for this app’s exact setup.

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