NLWeb

Let visitors ask questions and get answers instead of clicking through menus. Add conversational AI to your website in minutes using data you already have—no rebuilding required. Backed by Microsoft, works with any AI model you choose.

Overview

Features

• Uses Existing Website Data: Works with Schema.org markup and RSS feeds you already have
• Add with Simple Code: Just a few lines of HTML—no complex integration
• Choose Your AI Model: Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, local models—completely flexible
• Built for AI Agents: Supports Model Context Protocol for next-generation AI interactions
• Backed by Microsoft: Open-source project from Microsoft Research
• No Vendor Lock-In: You control the hosting and AI model—switch anytime
• Improves Accessibility: Makes websites easier for everyone to navigate
• Understands Context: AI remembers the conversation to give better answers

Use Cases

• Help Visitors Find Content: "Show me articles about pricing" instead of navigating menus
• E-Commerce Product Search: "Find red shoes under $100" instead of filtering dropdowns
• Publisher Content Discovery: Let readers ask questions and find relevant articles instantly
• Replace Expensive Chatbots: Build your own instead of paying $50-300/month for hosted solutions
• Improve User Experience: Reduce bounce rate by helping visitors find what they need faster
• Accessibility Compliance: Make your site usable for people who struggle with traditional navigation

Quick Deploy

Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:

https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/nlweb?deploy=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for NLWeb: