[GH-ISSUE #23255] issue: collapsible tool and thinking groups ignores "always expand details" setting #123244

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2026-05-21T02:30:52-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-21 02:30:52 -05:00

Originally created by @limdingwen on GitHub (Mar 31, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23255

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I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

v0.8.12

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Arch Linux

Browser (if applicable)

Firefox 148.0.2

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 provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
Include any files or environmental changes,
Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

When generating a response including tool calls, with "always expand details" turned on, the details should not automatically collapse after the second tool call.

Actual Behavior

When the second tool call happens, the details collapse into "Explored X, Y...". Manual action is needed to expand them again.

Steps to Reproduce

Start with a clean Open WebUI install
Set up a model with native tool calling functions
Enable "Always Expand Details" in the user settings
Ask for a question that requires multiple-step tool calling, like asking it to search and fetch data

Logs & Screenshots

Additional Information

This is directly related to #21604 and https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/261aec8c864646eb7215be0d5c14a79cad3cb93f as introduced in https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/releases/tag/v0.8.11.

Originally created by @limdingwen on GitHub (Mar 31, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23255 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues. - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions. - [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!). - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version v0.8.12 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Arch Linux ### Browser (if applicable) Firefox 148.0.2 ### 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 **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior When generating a response including tool calls, with "always expand details" turned on, the details should not automatically collapse after the second tool call. ### Actual Behavior When the second tool call happens, the details collapse into "Explored X, Y...". Manual action is needed to expand them again. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Start with a clean Open WebUI install 2. Set up a model with native tool calling functions 3. Enable "Always Expand Details" in the user settings 4. Ask for a question that requires multiple-step tool calling, like asking it to search and fetch data ### Logs & Screenshots <img width="1111" height="47" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d7af2553-1170-47a2-8815-d333bdc6f7a8" /> <img width="459" height="75" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8640463b-7f46-4153-8f46-5de7b571a088" /> ### Additional Information This is directly related to #21604 and https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/261aec8c864646eb7215be0d5c14a79cad3cb93f as introduced in https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/releases/tag/v0.8.11.

GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-21 02:30:52 -05:00

GiteaMirror closed this issue

2026-05-21 02:30:55 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-21 02:30:57 -05:00

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2026):

Addressed in dev.

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2026): Addressed in dev.

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#123244