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Installation Method
[Describe the method you used to install the project, e.g., git clone, Docker, pip, etc.]
Environment
Open WebUI Version: 0.5.16 Confirmation:
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.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.
Expected Behavior:
When deleting files that were uploaded into a knowledge base, I expect them to be completely removed from the system when deleting the knowledge I uploaded them for.
Actual Behavior:
The files remain in storage, even though they were deleted from the database.
Reproduction Details
Steps to Reproduce:
Create a knowledge base
Upload a file
Delete the knowledge base
Proposed solution
The following could be added to delete_knowledge_by_id to properly cleanup
# Get associated file IDsfile_ids=knowledge.data.get("file_ids",[])ifknowledge.dataelse[]# Delete each file from storageforfile_idinfile_ids:try:file=Files.get_file_by_id(file_id)iffileandfile.path:Storage.delete_file(file.path)# Also delete the file's vector DB collectionfile_collection=f"file-{file_id}"ifVECTOR_DB_CLIENT.has_collection(collection_name=file_collection):VECTOR_DB_CLIENT.delete_collection(collection_name=file_collection)# Delete file from databaseFiles.delete_file_by_id(file_id)exceptExceptionase:log.error(f"Error deleting file {file_id}: {e}")
Originally created by @almajo on GitHub (Feb 26, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/10823
# Bug Report
## Important Notes
- **Before submitting a bug report**: Please check the Issues or Discussions section to see if a similar issue or feature request has already been posted. It's likely we're already tracking it! If you’re unsure, start a discussion post first. This will help us efficiently focus on improving the project.
- **Collaborate respectfully**: We value a constructive attitude, so please be mindful of your communication. If negativity is part of your approach, our capacity to engage may be limited. We’re here to help if you’re open to learning and communicating positively. Remember, Open WebUI is a volunteer-driven project managed by a single maintainer and supported by contributors who also have full-time jobs. We appreciate your time and ask that you respect ours.
- **Contributing**: If you encounter an issue, we highly encourage you to submit a pull request or fork the project. We actively work to prevent contributor burnout to maintain the quality and continuity of Open WebUI.
- **Bug reproducibility**: If a bug cannot be reproduced with a `:main` or `:dev` Docker setup, or a pip install with Python 3.11, it may require additional help from the community. In such cases, we will move it to the "issues" Discussions section due to our limited resources. We encourage the community to assist with these issues. Remember, it’s not that the issue doesn’t exist; we need your help!
Note: Please remove the notes above when submitting your post. Thank you for your understanding and support!
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## Installation Method
[Describe the method you used to install the project, e.g., git clone, Docker, pip, etc.]
## Environment
- **Open WebUI Version:** 0.5.16
**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.
- [ ] I have included the browser console logs.
- [ ] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [ ] I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.
## Expected Behavior:
When deleting files that were uploaded into a knowledge base, I expect them to be completely removed from the system when deleting the knowledge I uploaded them for.
## Actual Behavior:
The files remain in storage, even though they were deleted from the database.
## Reproduction Details
**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. Create a knowledge base
2. Upload a file
3. Delete the knowledge base
## Proposed solution
The following could be added to `delete_knowledge_by_id` to properly cleanup
```python
# Get associated file IDs
file_ids = knowledge.data.get("file_ids", []) if knowledge.data else []
# Delete each file from storage
for file_id in file_ids:
try:
file = Files.get_file_by_id(file_id)
if file and file.path:
Storage.delete_file(file.path)
# Also delete the file's vector DB collection
file_collection = f"file-{file_id}"
if VECTOR_DB_CLIENT.has_collection(collection_name=file_collection):
VECTOR_DB_CLIENT.delete_collection(collection_name=file_collection)
# Delete file from database
Files.delete_file_by_id(file_id)
except Exception as e:
log.error(f"Error deleting file {file_id}: {e}")
```
Intended behaviour for enterprise security reasons, you can use third party scripts.
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Feb 26, 2025):
Intended behaviour for enterprise security reasons, you can use third party scripts.
Blocking a user prevents them from interacting with repositories, such as opening or commenting on pull requests or issues. Learn more about blocking a user.
Originally created by @almajo on GitHub (Feb 26, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/10823
Bug Report
Important Notes
Before submitting a bug report: Please check the Issues or Discussions section to see if a similar issue or feature request has already been posted. It's likely we're already tracking it! If you’re unsure, start a discussion post first. This will help us efficiently focus on improving the project.
Collaborate respectfully: We value a constructive attitude, so please be mindful of your communication. If negativity is part of your approach, our capacity to engage may be limited. We’re here to help if you’re open to learning and communicating positively. Remember, Open WebUI is a volunteer-driven project managed by a single maintainer and supported by contributors who also have full-time jobs. We appreciate your time and ask that you respect ours.
Contributing: If you encounter an issue, we highly encourage you to submit a pull request or fork the project. We actively work to prevent contributor burnout to maintain the quality and continuity of Open WebUI.
Bug reproducibility: If a bug cannot be reproduced with a
:mainor:devDocker setup, or a pip install with Python 3.11, it may require additional help from the community. In such cases, we will move it to the "issues" Discussions section due to our limited resources. We encourage the community to assist with these issues. Remember, it’s not that the issue doesn’t exist; we need your help!Note: Please remove the notes above when submitting your post. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Installation Method
[Describe the method you used to install the project, e.g., git clone, Docker, pip, etc.]
Environment
Open WebUI Version: 0.5.16
Confirmation:
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.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.
Expected Behavior:
When deleting files that were uploaded into a knowledge base, I expect them to be completely removed from the system when deleting the knowledge I uploaded them for.
Actual Behavior:
The files remain in storage, even though they were deleted from the database.
Reproduction Details
Steps to Reproduce:
Proposed solution
The following could be added to
delete_knowledge_by_idto properly cleanup@tjbck commented on GitHub (Feb 26, 2025):
Intended behaviour for enterprise security reasons, you can use third party scripts.