[GH-ISSUE #16154] issue: Create prompt does not allow underscore in command #17803

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2026-04-19T23:41:20-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 23:41:20 -05:00

Originally created by @erhhung on GitHub (Jul 30, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16154

Check Existing Issues

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

Installation Method

Other

Open WebUI Version

v0.6.18

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

macOS 15.5

Browser (if applicable)

Arc

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

When creating a new prompt under Workspace > Prompts, the UI forbids the prompt's / command to contain the underscore (_) character. It requires the command to contain only alphanumeric and hyphen (-) characters.

While this could be interpreted as a bug in the Prompts Examples documentation, I see no reason why a prompt command cannot use underscores when hyphens are allowed.

Actual Behavior

I tried to copy the prompt examples in the documentation, but the prompt command failed naming validation.

Steps to Reproduce

Create a new prompt under Workspace > Prompts
Copy any prompt example from the documentation
Enter the prompt's / command with an underscore (_)
Click the Save & Create button

Logs & Screenshots

Error bubble pops up upon clicking the Save & Create button:

"Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string."

Additional Information

No response

Originally created by @erhhung on GitHub (Jul 30, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16154 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Other ### Open WebUI Version v0.6.18 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System macOS 15.5 ### Browser (if applicable) Arc ### 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 When creating a new prompt under `Workspace` > `Prompts`, the UI forbids the prompt's `/` command to contain the underscore (`_`) character. It requires the command to contain only alphanumeric and hyphen (`-`) characters. While this _could_ be interpreted as a bug in the [Prompts Examples documentation](https://docs.openwebui.com/features/workspace/prompts/#example-use-cases), I see no reason why a prompt command cannot use underscores when hyphens are allowed. ### Actual Behavior I tried to copy the prompt examples in the documentation, but the prompt command failed naming validation. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Create a new prompt under `Workspace` > `Prompts` 2. Copy any prompt example from the [documentation](https://docs.openwebui.com/features/workspace/prompts/#example-use-cases) 3. Enter the prompt's `/` command with an underscore (`_`) 4. Click the `Save & Create` button ### Logs & Screenshots Error bubble pops up upon clicking the `Save & Create` button: "Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed in the command string." ### Additional Information _No response_

GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-19 23:41:20 -05:00

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GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-19 23:41:23 -05:00

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2025):

Should be addressed with 05895d9657f7dd15526916cb706c2b68c2a37ed2!

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2025): Should be addressed with 05895d9657f7dd15526916cb706c2b68c2a37ed2!