[GH-ISSUE #21578] feat: Add Web Search support to Channels #19522

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GiteaMirror · 2026-04-20T02:00:05-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-20 02:00:05 -05:00

Originally created by @jqqin on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21578

Check Existing Issues

I have searched for all existing open AND closed issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.

Verify Feature Scope

I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.

Problem Description

Currently, channels only support file uploads and screen capture through the InputMenu. However, regular chats have access to the full IntegrationsMenu which includes Web Search

Desired Solution you'd like

It would be great to have Web Search available in channels as well, allowing users to search the internet while collaborating in channel conversations.

Current behavior: Channels only show "Upload Files" and "Capture" options
Expected behavior: Channels should have access to Web Search toggle (similar to regular chats)

Alternatives Considered

No response

Additional Context

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Originally created by @jqqin on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21578 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request. ### Verify Feature Scope - [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions. ### Problem Description <img width="831" height="229" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/edb6a2f0-45aa-4616-a992-a84e5d88bc4d" /> Currently, channels only support file uploads and screen capture through the InputMenu. However, regular chats have access to the full IntegrationsMenu which includes Web Search ### Desired Solution you'd like It would be great to have Web Search available in channels as well, allowing users to search the internet while collaborating in channel conversations. Current behavior: Channels only show "Upload Files" and "Capture" options Expected behavior: Channels should have access to Web Search toggle (**similar to regular chats**) ### Alternatives Considered _No response_ ### Additional Context _No response_

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GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-20 02:00:06 -05:00

@samanhm1381-alt commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026):

Hi! I explored this feature from a UX perspective and created a small interaction proposal.

Problem
When Web Search is enabled from the chat bar, there is no persistent indication of that state in the channel list.
Users may forget search is active, especially when switching between conversations.

Proposed behavior
Synchronize the search state across the interface:

Toggling Search in the chat input enables/disables search for that conversation

The corresponding channel in the sidebar shows a small indicator (blue dot on the globe icon)

This keeps system status visible and prevents unintended searches

This does not introduce a new control — only a consistent state indicator.

Prototype (interactive)

](https://www.figma.com/proto/zs4yWnv9JmdwsfjUbeQU0X/Untitled?node-id=477-2&t=mClVuzvzcouAnpZK-1)
I kept the change minimal and aligned with the existing UI patterns so it should not affect current workflows.

Would love to hear your thoughts or constraints before refining further

@samanhm1381-alt commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026): Hi! I explored this feature from a UX perspective and created a small interaction proposal. Problem When Web Search is enabled from the chat bar, there is no persistent indication of that state in the channel list. Users may forget search is active, especially when switching between conversations. Proposed behavior Synchronize the search state across the interface: Toggling Search in the chat input enables/disables search for that conversation The corresponding channel in the sidebar shows a small indicator (blue dot on the globe icon) This keeps system status visible and prevents unintended searches This does not introduce a new control — only a consistent state indicator. Prototype (interactive) ](https://www.figma.com/proto/zs4yWnv9JmdwsfjUbeQU0X/Untitled?node-id=477-2&t=mClVuzvzcouAnpZK-1) I kept the change minimal and aligned with the existing UI patterns so it should not affect current workflows. Would love to hear your thoughts or constraints before refining further

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-20 02:00:07 -05:00

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026):

https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8050

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026): https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8050

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