I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
Expected Behavior:
Should not throw an error.
Actual Behavior:
SyntaxError: Unexpected token '<', "<html>
<h"... is not valid JSON
Description
Bug Summary:
Using the web search to answer questions.
Reproduction Details
Steps to Reproduce:
Enable web search. I'm using "serper" in admin settings.
Logs and Screenshots
Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):
Additional Information
Sometimes when I search something I get this. Maybe the server expects json?
Originally created by @qubit999 on GitHub (Feb 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/10172
# Bug Report
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## Installation Method
git clone
## Environment
- **Open WebUI Version:** 0.5.12
- **Operating System:** macOS most recent
- **Browser (if applicable):** Brave most recent
**Confirmation:**
- [x] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
- [x] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
## Expected Behavior:
Should not throw an error.
## Actual Behavior:
SyntaxError: Unexpected token '<', "<html>
<h"... is not valid JSON
## Description
**Bug Summary:**
Using the web search to answer questions.
## Reproduction Details
**Steps to Reproduce:**
Enable web search. I'm using "serper" in admin settings.
## Logs and Screenshots
**Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):**

## Additional Information
Sometimes when I search something I get this. Maybe the server expects json?
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Originally created by @qubit999 on GitHub (Feb 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/10172
Bug Report
Installation Method
git clone
Environment
Open WebUI Version: 0.5.12
Operating System: macOS most recent
Browser (if applicable): Brave most recent
Confirmation:
Expected Behavior:
Should not throw an error.
Actual Behavior:
SyntaxError: Unexpected token '<', "<html>
<h"... is not valid JSON
Description
Bug Summary:
Using the web search to answer questions.
Reproduction Details
Steps to Reproduce:
Enable web search. I'm using "serper" in admin settings.
Logs and Screenshots
Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):
Additional Information
Sometimes when I search something I get this. Maybe the server expects json?
@tjbck commented on GitHub (Feb 17, 2025):
Most likely caused by your reverse proxy timeout, keep us updated!