I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
Problem Description
Hi,
when the backend dies, currently this is not obvious to the user
Instead, when he asks a question, it seems like that answer is processed forever...
Desired Solution you'd like
Maybe the UI is redirected to this screen
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
Can be reproduced easy:
Startup container
Start a chat
Shutdown the container
Continue chatting
Originally created by @guenhter on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16212
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
### Problem Description
Hi,
when the backend dies, currently this is not obvious to the user
<img width="2038" height="680" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a31a7a38-629d-42b2-a403-a17e045e1f79" />
Instead, when he asks a question, it seems like that answer is processed forever...
### Desired Solution you'd like
Maybe the UI is redirected to this screen
<img width="1213" height="599" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3ae6c436-391a-48ef-a1e3-573a6c343b8c" />
### Alternatives Considered
_No response_
### Additional Context
Can be reproduced easy:
1. Startup container
2. Start a chat
3. Shutdown the container
4. Continue chatting
Blocking a user prevents them from interacting with repositories, such as opening or commenting on pull requests or issues. Learn more about blocking a user.
Originally created by @guenhter on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16212
Check Existing Issues
Problem Description
Hi,
when the backend dies, currently this is not obvious to the user
Instead, when he asks a question, it seems like that answer is processed forever...
Desired Solution you'd like
Maybe the UI is redirected to this screen
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
Can be reproduced easy:
@tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2025):
Intended behaviour