[GH-ISSUE #21107] Don't filter the current chat out of the "Reference Chats" menu #106378

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-18T04:41:02-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-18 04:41:02 -05:00

Originally created by @nahoj on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21107

Check Existing Issues

I have searched for all existing open AND closed issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.

Verify Feature Scope

I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.

Problem Description

In a chat with several branch, I want to let the model read other branches. In the + > "Reference Chats" menu, the current chat is absent.

Desired Solution you'd like

The current chat is present in the "Reference Chats" list.

Alternatives Considered

I can export a branch as Markdown and give it to the model in the new branch.
I can share the chat, clone it, then reference the original chat.

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Originally created by @nahoj on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21107 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request. ### Verify Feature Scope - [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions. ### Problem Description In a chat with several branch, I want to let the model read other branches. In the + > "Reference Chats" menu, the current chat is absent. ### Desired Solution you'd like The current chat is present in the "Reference Chats" list. ### Alternatives Considered - I can export a branch as Markdown and give it to the model in the new branch. - I can share the chat, clone it, then reference the original chat. ### Additional Context _No response_

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2026-05-18 04:41:02 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-18 04:41:03 -05:00

@nahoj commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026):

OK, maybe this should have been a discussion, as whether this is a good idea depends on the chat reference implementation and whether a model would get caught in a browsing loop of an ever-expanding chat.

I would also understand if this was considered a niche use case and confusing UX.

@nahoj commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026): OK, maybe this should have been a discussion, as whether this is a good idea depends on the chat reference implementation and whether a model would get caught in a browsing loop of an ever-expanding chat. I would also understand if this was considered a niche use case and confusing UX.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-18 04:41:04 -05:00

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026):

Definitely not trivial to implement therefore does not fit the definition you read through.

And also should probably be realized by simply cloning the conversation and have the AI read the cloned conversation.
Does that not work for this use case?

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2026): Definitely not trivial to implement therefore does not fit the definition you read through. And also should probably be realized by simply cloning the conversation and have the AI read the cloned conversation. Does that not work for this use case?

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#106378