[GH-ISSUE #11175] [Feature Request]: Batch Enable/Disable Models #16133

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GiteaMirror · 2026-04-19T22:08:57-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 22:08:57 -05:00

Originally created by @FedeCuci on GitHub (Mar 4, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/11175

Problem Description

Summary:
The current model selection process in OpenWebUI becomes inefficient when a large number of models are available, as it involves scanning through long lists with similarly named models, leading to time-consuming searches. Adding a "Disable All" toggle in "Settings > Models" would allow users to quickly clear the model list and enable only the models they intend to use.

Motivation:

Users with access to many models (e.g., users who use OpenRouter which currently offers 250+ models) find it time-consuming to search through an extensive list when selecting a model.
Frequently, models have similar names, making it difficult to find the specific model by searching, forcing the user to scroll through model search menu.
Disabling hundreds of models individually in Settings > Models is time-consuming and impractical

Desired Solution you'd like

Implement a "Disable All" toggle switch in the "Settings > Models" section (see image). This disables/enables all models at once. Currently, each model must be enabled/disabled individually. This is impractical with hundreds of models. Following the "Disable All" action, users can then enable individual models as needed.

Once only a few models are enabled, it would be possible to add a keybind to quickly change through the models. For example, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right Arrow keys.

Additional Context

Originally created by @FedeCuci on GitHub (Mar 4, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/11175 ### Problem Description Summary: The current model selection process in OpenWebUI becomes inefficient when a large number of models are available, as it involves scanning through long lists with similarly named models, leading to time-consuming searches. Adding a "Disable All" toggle in "Settings > Models" would allow users to quickly clear the model list and enable only the models they intend to use. Motivation: - Users with access to many models (e.g., users who use OpenRouter which currently offers 250+ models) find it time-consuming to search through an extensive list when selecting a model. - Frequently, models have similar names, making it difficult to find the specific model by searching, forcing the user to scroll through model search menu. - Disabling hundreds of models individually in Settings > Models is time-consuming and impractical ### Desired Solution you'd like Implement a "Disable All" toggle switch in the "Settings > Models" section (see image). This disables/enables all models at once. Currently, each model must be enabled/disabled individually. This is impractical with hundreds of models. Following the "Disable All" action, users can then enable individual models as needed. Once only a few models are enabled, it would be possible to add a keybind to quickly change through the models. For example, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right Arrow keys. ### Additional Context ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1980324f-7ee5-4094-a7f1-76ddd125c8be)

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2026-04-19 22:08:58 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 22:08:59 -05:00

@harrywang commented on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025):

Yes.

@harrywang commented on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025): Yes.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 22:09:00 -05:00

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2025):

We're still trying to understand why this is wanted or would be a preferred way to disable models when you can whitelist models from connections directly. Could you elaborate more on use cases where this is clearly superior?

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2025): We're still trying to understand why this is wanted or would be a preferred way to disable models when you can whitelist models from connections directly. Could you elaborate more on use cases where this is clearly superior?

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#16133