I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
0.6.0
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
Docker via Linux
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
Expected Behavior
There's no way to set enable_direct_tools so that non-admin users can add their own tool servers.
Right now it looks like only the admin users are able to setup tool servers.
Actual Behavior
Admin should be able to permit users to setup their own tool servers.
Steps to Reproduce
Log in as non-admin user
Go to Settings
Notice there is no "tools" section to configure tool servers
Logs & Screenshots
N/A
Additional Information
No response
Originally created by @lowlyocean on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12311
Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub.
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Docker
### Open WebUI Version
0.6.0
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
_No response_
### Operating System
Docker via Linux
### Browser (if applicable)
_No response_
### Confirmation
- [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`.
- [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama.
- [x] I have included the browser console logs.
- [x] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
### Expected Behavior
There's no way to set **[enable_direct_tools](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/blob/04799f1f95f958674d35ba4854ef62754a4d332e/src/lib/components/chat/SettingsModal.svelte#L491)** so that non-admin users can add their own tool servers.
Right now it looks like only the admin users are able to setup tool servers.
### Actual Behavior
Admin should be able to permit users to setup their own tool servers.
### Steps to Reproduce
Log in as non-admin user
Go to Settings
Notice there is no "tools" section to configure tool servers
### Logs & Screenshots
N/A
### Additional Information
_No response_
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-05-18 01:01:17 -05:00
I need #12217 too. Probably an option to disable users from being able to set tool servers, only to use the ones set by an Admin
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@gaby commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2025):
I need #12217 too. Probably an option to disable users from being able to set tool servers, only to use the ones set by an Admin
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Originally created by @lowlyocean on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12311
Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub.
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
0.6.0
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
Docker via Linux
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
There's no way to set enable_direct_tools so that non-admin users can add their own tool servers.
Right now it looks like only the admin users are able to setup tool servers.
Actual Behavior
Admin should be able to permit users to setup their own tool servers.
Steps to Reproduce
Log in as non-admin user
Go to Settings
Notice there is no "tools" section to configure tool servers
Logs & Screenshots
N/A
Additional Information
No response
@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025):
Addressed with
7eea95a48cin dev!@mknet3 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):
thanks @tjbck! is there a way to set tool servers for everyone as admin?
@mknet3 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):
maybe this one? https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12217
@gaby commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2025):
I need #12217 too. Probably an option to disable users from being able to set tool servers, only to use the ones set by an Admin