[GH-ISSUE #12973] issue: In prompt creation international characters break validation #16772

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GiteaMirror · 2026-04-19T22:36:53-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 22:36:53 -05:00

Originally created by @holmlund on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12973

Check Existing Issues

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

Installation Method

Git Clone

Open WebUI Version

0.6.5

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

macOS

Browser (if applicable)

Chrome 135

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

What I expect

Titles may keep their accented characters.
Commands should be auto‑slugified: “Hållbar Utveckling” → hallbar-utveckling (no more validation error).
Once I touch the command manually, the editor should leave it alone.

Actual Behavior

International characters trip validation

If a prompt title contains å, ä, ö, ü, ñ etc. the editor silently copies them into the command field.
You end up with the following error and having the manually edit: Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string

Manual command overrides don’t stick

I fix the command once, hit save, everything’s good.
Change the title again → the editor regenerates the command and overwrites my custom value.
Rinse, repeat, frustration.

Steps to Reproduce

Create a new prompt
In Title, type Hållbar Utveckling (or any title with å/ä/ö/é/ñ).
Notice the Command field auto‑copies exactly what you typed.
Click Save → validation error appears: Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string
Manually edit command to hallbar-utveckling and save again – it works.
Go back and tweak the Title (e.g., add an exclamation mark).
The editor regenerates the command, wiping out your manual change.
You have to re‑type the command every time you touch the title.

Logs & Screenshots

Additional Information

Why it matters

Anyone writing in a language other than English hits this every time.
Re‑entering the command after each title tweak slows down prompt authoring and feels buggy.

I have created a PR that solves this issue.

Originally created by @holmlund on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12973 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Git Clone ### Open WebUI Version 0.6.5 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System macOS ### Browser (if applicable) Chrome 135 ### 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 **What I expect** - Titles may keep their accented characters. - Commands should be auto‑slugified: “Hållbar Utveckling” → hallbar-utveckling (no more validation error). - Once I touch the command manually, the editor should leave it alone. ### Actual Behavior 1. International characters trip validation - If a prompt title contains å, ä, ö, ü, ñ etc. the editor silently copies them into the command field. - You end up with the following error and having the manually edit: `Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string` 2. Manual command overrides don’t stick - I fix the command once, hit save, everything’s good. - Change the title again → the editor regenerates the command and overwrites my custom value. - Rinse, repeat, frustration. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Create a new prompt 2. In Title, type Hållbar Utveckling (or any title with å/ä/ö/é/ñ). 3. Notice the Command field auto‑copies exactly what you typed. 4. Click Save → validation error appears: Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string 5. Manually edit command to hallbar-utveckling and save again – it works. 6. Go back and tweak the Title (e.g., add an exclamation mark). 7. The editor regenerates the command, wiping out your manual change. 8. You have to re‑type the command every time you touch the title. ### Logs & Screenshots ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c8ea4044-d00d-45ec-bc97-71ce039ea32e) ### Additional Information **Why it matters** - Anyone writing in a language other than English hits this every time. - Re‑entering the command after each title tweak slows down prompt authoring and feels buggy. I have created a PR that solves this issue.

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GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 22:36:54 -05:00

@holmlund commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025):

PR: #12974

@holmlund commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025): PR: #12974

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2026-04-20 05:17:55 -05:00

[PR #16772] [MERGED] add h2 and section tags to messages #24236

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