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feat: import chats from chatgpt #142

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opened 2025-11-11 14:07:52 -06:00 by GiteaMirror · 13 comments
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Originally created by @MaKraMc on GitHub (Jan 1, 2024).

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Description

Bug Summary:
When importing an export from OpenAI ChatGPT, only the chat titles are imported.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Request a data export on chat.openai.com
  2. Download the JSON file to your computer
  3. Use the import button in the webui under Settings > Chats > Import Chats to upload the json file.

Expected Behavior:
All chats and the messages inside these chats are imported.

Actual Behavior:
Only chat titles are imported, clicking on them just loads the first message of the currently selected chat (generated inside ollama). It seems that the content of the desired chat can not be loaded correctly.

Environment

  • Operating System: Docker (Arch Linux)
  • Browser (if applicable): Firefox 121.0

Reproduction Details

Confirmation:

  • I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
  • I have reviewed the troubleshooting.md document.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.

Logs and Screenshots

Browser Console Logs:

Object { status: true, version: "v1.0.0-alpha.42", auth: true }
0.0ab3e75d.js:1:17895
IDB Not Found 2.769c9119.js:53:3042
2.769c9119.js:53:3071
Array []
2.769c9119.js:53:3193
0.1.17 2.769c9119.js:53:2668
Object { theme: "dark" }
2.769c9119.js:37:1800
Object { title: "Docker", create_time: 1692297894.074992, update_time: 1699966252.486769, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "5b6548f0-e767-44bc-84dc-f42e2997a38e", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "888446df-9fe0-4a46-8466-1d118c56f94f", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … }
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817
Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined
    Immutable 33
    <anonymous> http://localhost:3000/c/7da6fc15-a2fc-4ae5-b580-b35fa847f6ea:43
    promise callback* http://localhost:3000/c/7da6fc15-a2fc-4ae5-b580-b35fa847f6ea:42
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944
Object { title: "Powershell", create_time: 1690188844.076927, update_time: 1698762971.854363, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "4b7cd78d-af00-4221-adb6-29c050c31c27", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "4264f381-de03-4c88-a174-c979236c4237", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … }
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817
Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined
    Immutable 30
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944
Object { title: "Kubernetes DE", create_time: 1678095017.793144, update_time: 1697093919.223057, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "8ca3e205-f254-4746-b1e9-c56d72a889dd", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "5694c673-cf4a-4e36-8260-58f815da50c9", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … }
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817
Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined
    Immutable 30
5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944

Docker Container Logs:

http://ollama:11434/api/version

INFO:     172.18.0.1:38260 - "GET /version HTTP/1.1" 200 OK

INFO:     172.18.0.1:38248 - "GET /chats/2b3042f7-67c1-4e00-afdb-d38eda020ced HTTP/1.1" 200 OK

INFO:     172.18.0.1:45464 - "GET /chats/086c0bac-7d11-45fa-a6b7-32ea7265168f HTTP/1.1" 200 OK

Screenshots (if applicable):
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Installation Method

Docker (compose)

Additional Information

My export from openAI is about 2.7 MB in size.

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If the bug report is incomplete or does not follow the provided instructions, it may not be addressed. Please ensure that you have followed the steps outlined in the README.md and troubleshooting.md documents, and provide all necessary information for us to reproduce and address the issue. Thank you!

Originally created by @MaKraMc on GitHub (Jan 1, 2024). # Bug Report ## Description **Bug Summary:** When importing an export from OpenAI ChatGPT, only the chat titles are imported. **Steps to Reproduce:** 1. Request a data export on chat.openai.com 2. Download the JSON file to your computer 3. Use the import button in the webui under `Settings` > `Chats` > `Import Chats` to upload the json file. **Expected Behavior:** All chats and the messages inside these chats are imported. **Actual Behavior:** Only chat titles are imported, clicking on them just loads the first message of the currently selected chat (generated inside ollama). It seems that the content of the desired chat can not be loaded correctly. ## Environment - **Operating System:** Docker (Arch Linux) - **Browser (if applicable):** Firefox 121.0 ## Reproduction Details **Confirmation:** - [x] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [x] I have reviewed the troubleshooting.md document. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. ## Logs and Screenshots **Browser Console Logs:** ``` Object { status: true, version: "v1.0.0-alpha.42", auth: true } 0.0ab3e75d.js:1:17895 IDB Not Found 2.769c9119.js:53:3042 2.769c9119.js:53:3071 Array [] 2.769c9119.js:53:3193 0.1.17 2.769c9119.js:53:2668 Object { theme: "dark" } 2.769c9119.js:37:1800 Object { title: "Docker", create_time: 1692297894.074992, update_time: 1699966252.486769, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "5b6548f0-e767-44bc-84dc-f42e2997a38e", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "888446df-9fe0-4a46-8466-1d118c56f94f", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … } 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817 Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined Immutable 33 <anonymous> http://localhost:3000/c/7da6fc15-a2fc-4ae5-b580-b35fa847f6ea:43 promise callback* http://localhost:3000/c/7da6fc15-a2fc-4ae5-b580-b35fa847f6ea:42 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944 Object { title: "Powershell", create_time: 1690188844.076927, update_time: 1698762971.854363, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "4b7cd78d-af00-4221-adb6-29c050c31c27", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "4264f381-de03-4c88-a174-c979236c4237", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … } 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817 Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined Immutable 30 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944 Object { title: "Kubernetes DE", create_time: 1678095017.793144, update_time: 1697093919.223057, mapping: {…}, moderation_results: [], current_node: "8ca3e205-f254-4746-b1e9-c56d72a889dd", plugin_ids: null, conversation_id: "5694c673-cf4a-4e36-8260-58f815da50c9", conversation_template_id: null, gizmo_id: null, … } 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5817 Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined Immutable 30 5.35b8f20a.js:1:5944 ``` **Docker Container Logs:** ``` http://ollama:11434/api/version INFO: 172.18.0.1:38260 - "GET /version HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 172.18.0.1:38248 - "GET /chats/2b3042f7-67c1-4e00-afdb-d38eda020ced HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 172.18.0.1:45464 - "GET /chats/086c0bac-7d11-45fa-a6b7-32ea7265168f HTTP/1.1" 200 OK ``` **Screenshots (if applicable):** [Attach any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue] ## Installation Method Docker (compose) ## Additional Information My export from openAI is about 2.7 MB in size. ## Note If the bug report is incomplete or does not follow the provided instructions, it may not be addressed. Please ensure that you have followed the steps outlined in the README.md and troubleshooting.md documents, and provide all necessary information for us to reproduce and address the issue. Thank you!
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2024):

Hi @MaKraMc, Thanks for creating this issue! FYI, Import/Export Chat logs feature is for Ollama WebUI Only, and is not compatible with ChatGPT at the moment. However, that seems like a great feature to have, so If you manage to implement the feature, Feel free to create a PR, Thanks!

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2024): Hi @MaKraMc, Thanks for creating this issue! FYI, Import/Export Chat logs feature is for Ollama WebUI Only, and is not compatible with ChatGPT at the moment. However, that seems like a great feature to have, so If you manage to implement the feature, Feel free to create a PR, Thanks!
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 14:07:54 -06:00
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@anuraagdjain commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2024):

Are we looking to import conversations.json from OpenAI's data export?

@anuraagdjain commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2024): Are we looking to import `conversations.json` from OpenAI's data export?
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@MaKraMc commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2024):

Yes, that was what I was referring to. I actually did a comparison between both conversations.json from OpenAI and an export from Ollama Webui and they look quite similar. I think a few JSON mappings could do the trick but I'm no expert on that topic.

@MaKraMc commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2024): Yes, that was what I was referring to. I actually did a comparison between both conversations.json from OpenAI and an export from Ollama Webui and they look quite similar. I think a few JSON mappings could do the trick but I'm no expert on that topic.
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

@anuraagdjain Are you already working on this? If not I'm happy to tackle this one

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): @anuraagdjain Are you already working on this? If not I'm happy to tackle this one
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@anuraagdjain commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

@anuraagdjain Are you already working on this? If not I'm happy to tackle this one

I planned to, but you can take this. Could you please tag me in your PR? I'd like to just view it 🙏

@anuraagdjain commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): > @anuraagdjain Are you already working on this? If not I'm happy to tackle this one I planned to, but you can take this. Could you please tag me in your PR? I'd like to just view it 🙏
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 14:07:55 -06:00
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

Yes, that was what I was referring to. I actually did a comparison between both conversations.json from OpenAI and an export from Ollama Webui and they look quite similar. I think a few JSON mappings could do the trick but I'm no expert on that topic.

@MaKraMc Did you try importing the ollama-web-ui export as well? Just checking if that worked okay for you (on my end it didn't so I'm gna double check that code as well)

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): > Yes, that was what I was referring to. I actually did a comparison between both conversations.json from OpenAI and an export from Ollama Webui and they look quite similar. I think a few JSON mappings could do the trick but I'm no expert on that topic. @MaKraMc Did you try importing the ollama-web-ui export as well? Just checking if that worked okay for you (on my end it didn't so I'm gna double check that code as well)
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@MaKraMc commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

You are right. After importing the history from ollama webui itself, the titles are there but the chats can not be loaded. When clicking on an imported chat, I see the JSON object of the chat followed by an error message:

Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined
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5.db3313fe.js:1:5965
@MaKraMc commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): You are right. After importing the history from ollama webui itself, the titles are there but the chats can not be loaded. When clicking on an imported chat, I see the JSON object of the chat followed by an error message: ``` Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined Immutable 37 5.db3313fe.js:1:5965 ```
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

You are right. After importing the history from ollama webui itself, the titles are there but the chats can not be loaded. When clicking on an imported chat, I see the JSON object of the chat followed by an error message:


Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined

    Immutable 37

5.db3313fe.js:1:5965

Yah I got the same issue, just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me. Thanks for checking. 🤟

Looks like a simple import issue?, but probably gta run some tests. I've also started on parsing GPT responses so I'll keep you updated!

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): > You are right. After importing the history from ollama webui itself, the titles are there but the chats can not be loaded. When clicking on an imported chat, I see the JSON object of the chat followed by an error message: > > > > ``` > > Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: convertMessagesToHistory is not defined > > Immutable 37 > > 5.db3313fe.js:1:5965 > > ``` Yah I got the same issue, just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me. Thanks for checking. 🤟 Looks like a simple import issue?, but probably gta run some tests. I've also started on parsing GPT responses so I'll keep you updated!
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 14:07:56 -06:00
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@justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024):

Exports generated by the migration to user authentication imported fine, but exports generated since then have been unimportable, I've experienced the same as the rest of you. Titles show, but no content in chats is visible.

@justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2024): Exports generated by the migration to user authentication imported fine, but exports generated since then have been unimportable, I've experienced the same as the rest of you. Titles show, but no content in chats is visible.
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2024):

https://github.com/ollama-webui/ollama-webui/pull/486

Added a PR to fix chat imports for ollama-webui exports. Once this goes through, will add changes to correctly format OpenAI export to match ollama-webui one and it should be good 👍

Screenshot 2024-01-15 at 6 24 12 PM

Imported chat working successfully above^

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2024): https://github.com/ollama-webui/ollama-webui/pull/486 Added a PR to fix chat imports for ollama-webui exports. Once this goes through, will add changes to correctly format OpenAI export to match ollama-webui one and it should be good 👍 <img width="790" alt="Screenshot 2024-01-15 at 6 24 12 PM" src="https://github.com/ollama-webui/ollama-webui/assets/79114425/8369d28d-27ce-4170-a192-3899297785a6"> Imported chat working successfully above^
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 14:07:57 -06:00
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@madman2012 commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2024):

I cannot get the import of chats to work from either openai json or ollama's. Hopefully it gets fixed soon!

@madman2012 commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2024): I cannot get the import of chats to work from either openai json or ollama's. Hopefully it gets fixed soon!
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2024):

@madman2012
You would likely have to pull the GitHub updates into your docket from the new merge for ollama ones to work

Working on the OpenAI one and hoping to be done tonight

Here is how you can do it easily from your CLI:
docker pull ghcr.io/ollama-webui/ollama-webui:main
- Make sure this is the name of your image in your container!
docker stop ollama-webui
docker rm ollama-webui
- This will stop and delete your old container (make sure name is correct)
docker run -d -p 3000:8080 --add-host=host.docker.internal:host-gateway -v ollama-webui:/app/backend/data --name ollama-webui --restart always ghcr.io/ollama-webui/ollama-webui:main
- Same command when you first setup ollama-webui in the docs!

Maybe you already knew this but in case others see it.

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2024): @madman2012 You would likely have to pull the GitHub updates into your docket from the new merge for ollama ones to work Working on the OpenAI one and hoping to be done tonight Here is how you can do it easily from your CLI: `docker pull ghcr.io/ollama-webui/ollama-webui:main` - Make sure this is the name of your image in your container! `docker stop ollama-webui` `docker rm ollama-webui` - This will stop and delete your old container (make sure name is correct) `docker run -d -p 3000:8080 --add-host=host.docker.internal:host-gateway -v ollama-webui:/app/backend/data --name ollama-webui --restart always ghcr.io/ollama-webui/ollama-webui:main` - Same command when you first setup ollama-webui in the docs! Maybe you already knew this but in case others see it.
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@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2024):

Added a PR for this issue! Once it goes through, importing chat histories should work well!

Oops: Noticed that when selecting new models for the imported chats, it isn't saved between refreshes so need to fix that first.

Edit: This is fixed now:)
https://github.com/ollama-webui/ollama-webui/pull/498

@bhulston commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2024): Added a PR for this issue! Once it goes through, importing chat histories should work well! **Oops**: Noticed that when selecting new models for the imported chats, it isn't saved between refreshes so need to fix that first. Edit: This is fixed now:) https://github.com/ollama-webui/ollama-webui/pull/498
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