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# What Is Xio

Xio is a self-hosted workspace that lets you interact with your own data through a local large language model. It gives you the ability to upload documents, transcribe audio, scrape webpages, or link to sources, and then ask questions directly against that content. The goal is to create a private, flexible environment where your files become searchable, understandable, and useful through natural language chat.

Xio is modular and runs entirely on your machine. You can connect it to a variety of tools including different LLM providers, vector databases, and transcription engines. The application comes with a simple web interface and a robust API, making it accessible whether you are a developer or just need a local knowledge assistant.

You can spin it up quickly using Docker:

```bash
bashCopyEditdocker compose up --build
```

Once running, open your browser to:

```
arduinoCopyEdithttp://localhost:3001
```

Xio is built to serve as a permanent workspace where your content remains organized, accessible, and ready to answer questions when you need it to.


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