[GH-ISSUE #8543] Image-Based Document Retrieval #30691

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opened 2026-04-25 04:56:56 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 0 comments
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Originally created by @MrMunio on GitHub (Jan 14, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8543

Title: Feature Request: Image-Based Document Retrieval Support

Description:
Hello OpenWebUI Team,

I would like to request a new feature for OpenWebUI: Image-Based Document Retrieval.
Currently, OpenWebUI lacks the ability to retrieve documents containing or similar to a provided image. This feature could be useful for tasks like:

  • Identifying documents with the exact image.
  • Searching for documents with visually similar images.
  • Enhancing multimodal document analysis.

Proposed Implementation:

  • Accept image inputs in the chat.
  • Perform image similarity search against the document database.
  • Return documents containing or closely matching the provided image.

Use Case Example:
A user uploads an image of a system architecture. OpenWebUI retrieves documents containing the same or structurally similar images and provides contextual insights.

Impact:

  • Expands OpenWebUI’s capabilities in multimodal retrieval.
  • Useful for researchers and data analysis workflows.

Thank you for considering this feature request! Let me know if I can assist with testing or further clarifications.

Best regards,
Muni Sekhar

Originally created by @MrMunio on GitHub (Jan 14, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8543 **Title:** Feature Request: Image-Based Document Retrieval Support **Description:** Hello OpenWebUI Team, I would like to request a new feature for OpenWebUI: **Image-Based Document Retrieval.** Currently, OpenWebUI lacks the ability to retrieve documents containing or similar to a provided image. This feature could be useful for tasks like: - Identifying documents with the exact image. - Searching for documents with visually similar images. - Enhancing multimodal document analysis. **Proposed Implementation:** - Accept image inputs in the chat. - Perform image similarity search against the document database. - Return documents containing or closely matching the provided image. **Use Case Example:** A user uploads an image of a system architecture. OpenWebUI retrieves documents containing the same or structurally similar images and provides contextual insights. **Impact:** - Expands OpenWebUI’s capabilities in multimodal retrieval. - Useful for researchers and data analysis workflows. Thank you for considering this feature request! Let me know if I can assist with testing or further clarifications. Best regards, Muni Sekhar
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#30691