[GH-ISSUE #24965] feat: Possibility to run headless on windows #123753

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-21T03:14:47-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-21 03:14:47 -05:00

Originally created by @DefinetlyNotAI on GitHub (May 20, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24965

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.

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Problem Description

Just frustrated with the powershell window being open with no way for me to run it headless on windows

Desired Solution you'd like

Maybe a --headless flag?

Alternatives Considered

I tried running powershell commands to force headless but ofc it crashes with encoding errors due to the banner printed

Additional Context

I am using the python install and running normally via: open-webui.exe serve

Originally created by @DefinetlyNotAI on GitHub (May 20, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24965 ### 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 Just frustrated with the powershell window being open with no way for me to run it headless on windows ### Desired Solution you'd like Maybe a --headless flag? ### Alternatives Considered I tried running powershell commands to force headless but ofc it crashes with encoding errors due to the banner printed ### Additional Context I am using the python install and running normally via: `open-webui.exe serve`

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-21 03:14:49 -05:00

@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 20, 2026):

🔍 Related Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

🟣 #8026 Problem when running via open-webui serve
This issue is about problems running Open WebUI via open-webui serve, which is the same startup path mentioned in the new request. It may capture related Windows/serve startup friction even though it doesn't explicitly mention headless mode.
by Xmutsix
🟣 #11192 start in windows tip me 404
This is a Windows startup issue involving the backend/start_windows.bat path, so it is the closest Windows-specific operational issue found. It may overlap with the new report about undesirable Windows console behavior when starting the app.
by small-eight

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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 20, 2026):  🔍 **Related Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. 🟣 [#8026](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8026) **Problem when running via open-webui serve** *This issue is about problems running Open WebUI via `open-webui serve`, which is the same startup path mentioned in the new request. It may capture related Windows/serve startup friction even though it doesn't explicitly mention headless mode.* *by Xmutsix* 2. 🟣 [#11192](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/11192) **start in windows tip me 404** *This is a Windows startup issue involving the `backend/start_windows.bat` path, so it is the closest Windows-specific operational issue found. It may overlap with the new report about undesirable Windows console behavior when starting the app.* *by small-eight* --- 💡 If your issue is a duplicate, please close it and add any additional details to the existing issue instead. *This comment was generated automatically.* React with 👍 if helpful, 👎 if not.

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#123753