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[GH-ISSUE #12796] issue: No Tools From Tool Server if Added via Admin Settings #32247

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opened 2026-04-25 06:07:31 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 6 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:31 -05:00
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Originally created by @ewgdg on GitHub (Apr 13, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12796

Check Existing Issues

  • I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

0.6.2

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Arch Linux

Browser (if applicable)

google chrome

Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.

Expected Behavior

tools are available if a tool server is added from admin panel.

Actual Behavior

No Tools are available if the tool server is added via Admin Settings.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Admin Panel -> Settings -> Tools
  2. Add a tool server
  3. Open a new chat to check Tool List

Logs & Screenshots

No errors.

Additional Information

I am able to see the tools if I add the tool server from user settings.
I am not sure if this behavior is by design?
maybe related to this issue https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/12673 ?

Originally created by @ewgdg on GitHub (Apr 13, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12796 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version 0.6.2 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Arch Linux ### Browser (if applicable) google chrome ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail. ### Expected Behavior tools are available if a tool server is added from admin panel. ### Actual Behavior No Tools are available if the tool server is added via Admin Settings. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Open Admin Panel -> Settings -> Tools 2. Add a tool server 3. Open a new chat to check Tool List ### Logs & Screenshots No errors. ### Additional Information I am able to see the tools if I add the tool server from user settings. I am not sure if this behavior is by design? maybe related to this issue https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/12673 ?
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GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:34 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2025):

https://docs.openwebui.com/openapi-servers/open-webui/#-user-tool-servers-vs-%EF%B8%8F-global-tool-servers

<!-- gh-comment-id:2799585493 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2025): https://docs.openwebui.com/openapi-servers/open-webui/#-user-tool-servers-vs-%EF%B8%8F-global-tool-servers
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:34 -05:00
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@Fu-Jie commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2025):

I have the same problem.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2817128570 --> @Fu-Jie commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2025): I have the same problem.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:35 -05:00
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@17jmumford commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

We've run into the same problem with our team. One team member has added a Global Tool Server in the admin panel. No other team members are able to see the server or the tools, including other admins. Very odd.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3109245274 --> @17jmumford commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): We've run into the same problem with our team. One team member has added a Global Tool Server in the admin panel. No other team members are able to see the server or the tools, including other admins. Very odd.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:35 -05:00
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@rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

and s/he added a entry for each server tool? (and enabled its in the model?)
as:

Image

<!-- gh-comment-id:3109261139 --> @rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): and s/he added a entry for each server tool? (and enabled its in the model?) as: ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f8b8ec90-3333-4c18-93d0-5fe6afc02708)
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:36 -05:00
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@rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

I forget...& did s/he set the visibility of the tool as public or private for correct groups? (in server-tool gear)

<!-- gh-comment-id:3109279615 --> @rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): I forget...& did s/he set the visibility of the tool as public or private for correct groups? (in server-tool gear)
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-25 06:07:37 -05:00
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@17jmumford commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

Yes. Let's continue this in https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/15969, I have a lot more detail there

<!-- gh-comment-id:3109335364 --> @17jmumford commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): Yes. Let's continue this in https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/15969, I have a lot more detail there
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