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[GH-ISSUE #12379] issue: API key not sent to tool server #16575

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opened 2026-04-19 22:28:10 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 3 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 22:28:10 -05:00
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Originally created by @NN708 on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12379

Check Existing Issues

  • I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

v0.6.0

Ollama Version (if applicable)

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Operating System

Vanilla OS 2

Browser (if applicable)

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  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using 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 listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.

Expected Behavior

When making requests to external tool servers, the request should be successfully authenticated.

Actual Behavior

The configured API key is not being included in the request headers, leading to a 401 Unauthorized error.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run mcpo with --api-key MY_API_KEY.
  2. Add MY_API_KEY to the tools settings in Open WebUI.
  3. Send a chat message that triggers a request to the tool servers.

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"POST /mcp/xxx HTTP/1.1" 401 Unauthorized

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Originally created by @NN708 on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12379 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version v0.6.0 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Vanilla OS 2 ### Browser (if applicable) _No response_ ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail. ### Expected Behavior When making requests to external tool servers, the request should be successfully authenticated. ### Actual Behavior The configured API key is not being included in the request headers, leading to a 401 Unauthorized error. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Run `mcpo` with `--api-key MY_API_KEY`. 2. Add `MY_API_KEY` to the tools settings in Open WebUI. 3. Send a chat message that triggers a request to the tool servers. ### Logs & Screenshots ``` "POST /mcp/xxx HTTP/1.1" 401 Unauthorized ``` ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-19 22:28:10 -05:00
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 22:28:12 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025):

Addressed with 2277566ce1, 0.6.1 will be released soon.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2774254041 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025): Addressed with 2277566ce1b7bf24e227be8a0091011cb13a1122, 0.6.1 will be released soon.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 22:28:13 -05:00
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@NN708 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025):

Thanks for the quick fix!

<!-- gh-comment-id:2774281126 --> @NN708 commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2025): Thanks for the quick fix!
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 22:28:14 -05:00
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@phamkhactu commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2025):

Hi @tjbck, @NN708

I have the same problem with v0.6.5

% uvx mcpo --port 8089 --api-key "123a@" -- uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York
Installed 34 packages in 92ms
Starting MCP OpenAPI Proxy on 0.0.0.0:8089 with command: uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York
INFO:     Started server process [2068171]
INFO:     Waiting for application startup.
Installed 22 packages in 31ms
INFO:     Application startup complete.
INFO:     Uvicorn running on http://0.0.0.0:8089 (Press CTRL+C to quit)
INFO:     127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET / HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found
INFO:     127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found
INFO:     127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /d%C3%B3c HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found
INFO:     127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /docs HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52856 - "OPTIONS /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52868 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52937 - "OPTIONS /get_current_time HTTP/1.1" 200 OK
INFO:     10.168.5.138:52937 - "POST /get_current_time HTTP/1.1" 401 Unauthorized
<!-- gh-comment-id:2820026049 --> @phamkhactu commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2025): Hi @tjbck, @NN708 I have the same problem with v0.6.5 ``` % uvx mcpo --port 8089 --api-key "123a@" -- uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York Installed 34 packages in 92ms Starting MCP OpenAPI Proxy on 0.0.0.0:8089 with command: uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York INFO: Started server process [2068171] INFO: Waiting for application startup. Installed 22 packages in 31ms INFO: Application startup complete. INFO: Uvicorn running on http://0.0.0.0:8089 (Press CTRL+C to quit) INFO: 127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET / HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found INFO: 127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found INFO: 127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /d%C3%B3c HTTP/1.1" 404 Not Found INFO: 127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /docs HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 127.0.0.1:49320 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52856 - "OPTIONS /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52856 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52868 - "GET /openapi.json HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52937 - "OPTIONS /get_current_time HTTP/1.1" 200 OK INFO: 10.168.5.138:52937 - "POST /get_current_time HTTP/1.1" 401 Unauthorized ```
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#16575