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
i switched between 3 Embedding Models to test them how they work. It downloaded 45GB data on my Machine.
Desired Solution you'd like
It would be great, if we can manage the downloaded Embedding modells in the UI.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response
Originally created by @publikummedia on GitHub (Feb 16, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21487
### 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
i switched between 3 Embedding Models to test them how they work. It downloaded 45GB data on my Machine.
### Desired Solution you'd like
It would be great, if we can manage the downloaded Embedding modells in the UI.
### Alternatives Considered
_No response_
### Additional Context
_No response_
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Originally created by @publikummedia on GitHub (Feb 16, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21487
Check Existing Issues
Verify Feature Scope
Problem Description
i switched between 3 Embedding Models to test them how they work. It downloaded 45GB data on my Machine.
Desired Solution you'd like
It would be great, if we can manage the downloaded Embedding modells in the UI.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response