I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
Problem Description
For users that aren't very familiar with concepts such as RAG or how LLMs handle data in general, the current implementation of having to click on a document to see that focused retrieval is used isn't very intuitive. Non-technical users are unlikely to ever click on the uploaded documents.
Desired Solution you'd like
I think using focused retrieval by default is a good idea, but it should be communicated the moment a document is uploaded. Maybe there could be a little note above the uploaded documents that informs the user that this won't process the entire document, along with a button to switch to full context mode for all documents, all visible without having to click on anything.
Alternatives Considered
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Additional Context
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Originally created by @karuko24 on GitHub (Aug 27, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16969
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
### Problem Description
For users that aren't very familiar with concepts such as RAG or how LLMs handle data in general, the current implementation of having to click on a document to see that focused retrieval is used isn't very intuitive. Non-technical users are unlikely to ever click on the uploaded documents.
### Desired Solution you'd like
I think using focused retrieval by default is a good idea, but it should be communicated the moment a document is uploaded. Maybe there could be a little note above the uploaded documents that informs the user that this won't process the entire document, along with a button to switch to full context mode for all documents, all visible without having to click on anything.
### Alternatives Considered
_No response_
### Additional Context
_No response_
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Originally created by @karuko24 on GitHub (Aug 27, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16969
Check Existing Issues
Problem Description
For users that aren't very familiar with concepts such as RAG or how LLMs handle data in general, the current implementation of having to click on a document to see that focused retrieval is used isn't very intuitive. Non-technical users are unlikely to ever click on the uploaded documents.
Desired Solution you'd like
I think using focused retrieval by default is a good idea, but it should be communicated the moment a document is uploaded. Maybe there could be a little note above the uploaded documents that informs the user that this won't process the entire document, along with a button to switch to full context mode for all documents, all visible without having to click on anything.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response