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[GH-ISSUE #14999] issue: External model tag missing from model dropdown when Ollama is not running #17436

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opened 2026-04-19 23:11:33 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 23:11:33 -05:00
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Originally created by @silentoplayz on GitHub (Jun 15, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/14999

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

v0.6.14

Ollama Version (if applicable)

v0.9.0

Operating System

Edition: Windows 11 Pro | Version: 24H2 | OS Build: 26100.4351 | Windows Feature Experience Pack: 1000.26100.107.0

Browser (if applicable)

LibreWolf v135.0.1-1 (Firefox)

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 provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

The External model tag should consistently be displayed in the model dropdown when an external connection has been added to Open WebUI and is toggled on, regardless of whether Ollama is currently running or not. This tag indicates the type of model source, which is independent of Ollama's runtime status.

Actual Behavior

When Ollama is stopped, the External tag disappears from the model dropdown for any connections that are configured as External. This makes it harder to distinguish external models from local Ollama models based on their source type, leading to possible confusion.

Steps to Reproduce

N/A

Logs & Screenshots

With Ollama running:
Image

Without Ollama running: (the External tag is gone)
Image****

Originally created by @silentoplayz on GitHub (Jun 15, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/14999 ### 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 v0.6.14 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) v0.9.0 ### Operating System Edition: Windows 11 Pro | Version: 24H2 | OS Build: 26100.4351 | Windows Feature Experience Pack: 1000.26100.107.0 ### Browser (if applicable) LibreWolf v135.0.1-1 (Firefox) ### 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 **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior The `External` model tag should consistently be displayed in the model dropdown when an external connection has been added to Open WebUI and is toggled on, regardless of whether `Ollama` is currently running or not. This tag indicates the *type* of model source, which is independent of Ollama's runtime status. ### Actual Behavior When Ollama is stopped, the `External` tag disappears from the model dropdown for any connections that are configured as `External`. This makes it harder to distinguish external models from local Ollama models based on their source type, leading to possible confusion. ### Steps to Reproduce N/A ### Logs & Screenshots **With `Ollama` running:** ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ca216d45-29ee-4a3c-844d-f0bc1a2fea16) **Without `Ollama` running: (the `External` tag is gone)** ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3beefdab-c77c-48aa-b78a-8f2a1bb88162)****
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-19 23:11:33 -05:00
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 23:11:35 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025):

This was an intended behaviour but should be addressed with f5d250820b

<!-- gh-comment-id:2975450638 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025): This was an intended behaviour but should be addressed with f5d250820b157bc87ad9d4bc39929dbcae36719b
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 23:11:36 -05:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025):

This was an intended behaviour but should be addressed with f5d2508

I can confirm this commit addresses the reported behavior. I did not know the behavior was intended, but nonetheless, I thank you for taking the time and dedication towards addressing this issue as if it were a bug.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2976513878 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025): > This was an intended behaviour but should be addressed with [f5d2508](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/f5d250820b157bc87ad9d4bc39929dbcae36719b) I can confirm this commit addresses the reported behavior. I did not know the behavior was intended, but nonetheless, I thank you for taking the time and dedication towards addressing this issue as if it were a bug.
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