Tool calling should work normally with Minimax models.
Environment
Open WebUI version: [please specify]
Browser: [please specify]
Steps to Reproduce
Configure Minimax model with tool calling capability
Try to use a function/tool call
Observe the error
Additional Context
This appears to be a compatibility issue between Open-WebUI and Minimax's tool call implementation.
Originally created by @sharyuke on GitHub (May 1, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24291
## Bug Description
Open-WebUI cannot handle Minimax tool calls. Error shows: minimax:tool_call
## Error Message
\`\`\`
minimax:tool_call
\`\`\`
## Expected Behavior
Tool calling should work normally with Minimax models.
## Environment
- Open WebUI version: [please specify]
- Browser: [please specify]
## Steps to Reproduce
1. Configure Minimax model with tool calling capability
2. Try to use a function/tool call
3. Observe the error
## Additional Context
This appears to be a compatibility issue between Open-WebUI and Minimax's tool call implementation.
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Originally created by @sharyuke on GitHub (May 1, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24291
Bug Description
Open-WebUI cannot handle Minimax tool calls. Error shows: minimax:tool_call
Error Message
```
minimax:tool_call
```
Expected Behavior
Tool calling should work normally with Minimax models.
Environment
Steps to Reproduce
Additional Context
This appears to be a compatibility issue between Open-WebUI and Minimax's tool call implementation.
@pr-validator-bot commented on GitHub (May 1, 2026):
⚠️ Missing Issue Title Prefix
@sharyuke, your issue title is missing a prefix (e.g.,
bug:,feat:,docs:).Please update your issue title to include one of the following prefixes:
Example:
bug: Login fails when using special characters in password