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 ?
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-04-25 06:07:31 -05:00
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.
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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.
and s/he added a entry for each server tool? (and enabled its in the model?)
as:
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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:
I forget...& did s/he set the visibility of the tool as public or private for correct groups? (in server-tool gear)
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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)
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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
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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
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
README.md.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
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 ?
@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
@Fu-Jie commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2025):
I have the same problem.
@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.
@rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):
and s/he added a entry for each server tool? (and enabled its in the model?)
as:
@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)
@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