project-nomad/admin/docs/home.md
Chris Sherwood 3dde0c149b docs: overhaul in-app documentation and add sidebar ordering
Update all 6 documentation files and docs_service.ts:

- home.md: Add AI Chat, Knowledge Base, and Benchmark sections;
  replace Open WebUI references with built-in AI Chat links;
  expand Quick Links table with new features

- getting-started.md: Update Easy Setup steps to match current
  wizard (Capabilities/Maps/Content/Review); replace Open WebUI
  section with AI Assistant and Knowledge Base sections; add
  Wikipedia Selector and System Benchmark docs; update GPU specs

- faq.md: Add AI, Knowledge Base, Benchmark, and curated tier
  FAQ entries; add troubleshooting for AI Chat, Knowledge Base
  uploads, and benchmark submission; update all references from
  Open WebUI to built-in AI Chat; add Discord community link

- use-cases.md: Add Knowledge Base mentions across Emergency Prep,
  Homeschooling, Remote Work, Privacy, and Academic Research use
  cases; add "Upload Relevant Documents" setup step; update
  privacy section to emphasize built-in AI

- about.md: Fix "ultime" typo, add project evolution paragraph,
  add community links section

- release-notes.md: Add all versions from v1.11.0 through v1.23.0
  with accurate dates and changes from git history; consolidate
  patch versions; update Support section with Discord link

- docs_service.ts: Replace alphabetical sidebar sort with custom
  ordering (Home > Getting Started > Use Cases > FAQ > About >
  Release Notes)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-02-06 14:41:30 -08:00

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Welcome to Project N.O.M.A.D.

Your personal offline knowledge server is ready to use.

What is N.O.M.A.D.?

N.O.M.A.D. stands for Node for Offline Media, Archives, and Data. It's your personal server for accessing knowledge, education, and AI assistance — even when you have no internet connection.

Think of it as having Wikipedia, Khan Academy, an AI assistant, and offline maps all in one place, running on hardware you control.

What Can You Do?

Browse Offline Knowledge

Access millions of Wikipedia articles, medical references, how-to guides, and ebooks — all stored locally on your server. No internet required.

Launch the Information Library from the home screen or the Apps page.

Learn Something New

Khan Academy courses covering math, science, economics, and more. Complete with videos and exercises, all available offline.

Launch the Education Platform from the home screen or the Apps page.

Chat with AI

Ask questions, get explanations, brainstorm ideas, or get help with writing. Your local AI assistant works completely offline — and you can upload documents to the Knowledge Base for document-aware responses.

Open AI Chat →

Upload Documents to the Knowledge Base

Upload PDFs, text files, and other documents for the AI to reference. The Knowledge Base uses semantic search to find relevant information from your uploaded documents when you ask questions.

Open Knowledge Base →

View Offline Maps

Navigate and explore maps without an internet connection. Download regions you need before going offline.

Open Maps →

Benchmark Your Hardware

Run a System Benchmark to see how your hardware performs and compare your NOMAD Score with the community leaderboard.

Open Benchmark →


Getting Started

New to N.O.M.A.D.? Use the Easy Setup wizard to configure your server and download content collections.

Run Easy Setup →

Or explore the Getting Started Guide for a walkthrough of all features.


I want to... Go here
Chat with the AI AI Chat →
Upload documents for AI Knowledge Base →
Download more content Install Apps →
Add Wikipedia/reference content Wikipedia Selector →
Manage installed content Content Manager →
Download map regions Maps Manager →
Run a benchmark System Benchmark →
Check for updates System Update →
View system status Settings →

Keeping Your Server Updated

N.O.M.A.D. works best when kept up to date while you have internet access. This ensures you have the latest:

  • Software features and bug fixes
  • Wikipedia and reference content
  • Educational materials
  • AI model improvements

When you go offline, you'll have everything you need — the last synced versions of all your content.

Check for Updates →