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[GH-ISSUE #16911] issue: Unconnected user-sided external tool server crashes main UI for the user #18093
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Originally created by @christopherquenneville on GitHub (Aug 25, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16911
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Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
v0.6.25
Ollama Version (if applicable)
N/A
Operating System
Windows 11
Browser (if applicable)
Any
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
Since last update, when a user has an external tool connected in their preferences, but the tool isn't online, instead of throwing an error on the top-right corner, the UI spins indefinitly.
Actual Behavior
When a user has an external tool connected in their preferences, but the tool isn't online, it used to just throw an error on the top-right corner.
Steps to Reproduce
Update to last version of OpenWebUI (docker release)
Connect any external tool server (on user preferences)
Reload the web page (with the external tool server inaccessible)
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Additional Information
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2025):
Addressed in dev! #16852