[GH-ISSUE #12861] issue: chat interface filters out angle brackets #16735

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opened 2026-04-19 22:35:54 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 5 comments
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Originally created by @jayavanth on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12861

Check Existing Issues

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

Installation Method

Pip Install

Open WebUI Version

0.6.5

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Ubuntu 24.04

Browser (if applicable)

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Confirmation

  • 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

whatever is written in <> should be shown in chat bubbles

Actual Behavior

Some words that are written in <> disappear in the chat bubble

Steps to Reproduce

to reproduce,
just use this prompt

what is enclosed in <>  
<channel>

only

what is enclosed in <>  

appears in the chat bubble but seems like the model receives because it mentions it in the answer

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Step 1:
Image

Step 2:

Image

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Originally created by @jayavanth on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12861 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Pip Install ### Open WebUI Version 0.6.5 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Ubuntu 24.04 ### 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 whatever is written in <> should be shown in chat bubbles ### Actual Behavior Some words that are written in <> disappear in the chat bubble ### Steps to Reproduce to reproduce, just use this prompt ``` what is enclosed in <> <channel> ``` only ``` what is enclosed in <> ``` appears in the chat bubble but seems like the model receives <channel> because it mentions it in the answer ### Logs & Screenshots Step 1: <img width="811" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/58b457dc-416b-4e66-86a9-39e6bf464eec" /> Step 2: <img width="1063" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c7180d2f-3000-469e-9b58-c81253ee4bfe" /> ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-19 22:35:54 -05:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025):

I can reproduce this as well.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2802633069 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025): I can reproduce this as well.
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@gaby commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025):

Probably related to rich input on the chat settings.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2812572000 --> @gaby commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025): Probably related to rich input on the chat settings.
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025):

Probably related to rich input on the chat settings.

I have Rich Text Input for Chat toggled off within Open WebUI's user settings though.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2812630052 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025): > Probably related to rich input on the chat settings. I have `Rich Text Input for Chat` toggled off within Open WebUI's user settings though.
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025):

Can't seem to reproduce on my end with the latest dev, let me know if the issue persists!

<!-- gh-comment-id:2835275817 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025): Can't seem to reproduce on my end with the latest dev, let me know if the issue persists!
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025):

Seems solved, but I couldn't tell you what commit fixed it, or if it happened to be bad cache that was cleared.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2837022587 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025): Seems solved, but I couldn't tell you what commit fixed it, or if it happened to be bad cache that was cleared.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#16735