[GH-ISSUE #20455] issue: Cannot attach Knowledge to folder – dropdown rendered behind modal #34720

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opened 2026-04-25 08:49:28 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @MattMindQ on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20455

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  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

v0.6.43

Ollama Version (if applicable)

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Operating System

Ubuntu 22.04

Browser (if applicable)

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  • 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 provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

When creating or editing a folder and clicking Select Knowledge, the knowledge dropdown menu should render in front of the modal and remain fully selectable/clickable, allowing knowledge bases/files to be attached to the folder.

Actual Behavior

The Select Knowledge dropdown is rendered behind the “Edit Folder” floating modal (likely z-index / stacking context regression). The dropdown is visible only partially (or not at all depending on viewport) and is not clickable, blocking knowledge attachment to folders.

Steps to Reproduce

Start Open WebUI v0.6.43 using Docker Compose (no custom UI modifications).

Log in as any user with permissions to manage folders/assistants.

Navigate to the area where folders are managed (e.g., Assistants → Collections/Folders).

Create a folder or open an existing one and click Edit Folder.

In the modal, locate Knowledge and click Select Knowledge.

Observe that the dropdown opens behind the modal, making selection impossible.

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Originally created by @MattMindQ on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20455 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues. - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions. - [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!). - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version v0.6.43 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Ubuntu 22.04 ### Browser (if applicable) _No response_ ### 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 **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior When creating or editing a folder and clicking Select Knowledge, the knowledge dropdown menu should render in front of the modal and remain fully selectable/clickable, allowing knowledge bases/files to be attached to the folder. ### Actual Behavior The Select Knowledge dropdown is rendered behind the “Edit Folder” floating modal (likely z-index / stacking context regression). The dropdown is visible only partially (or not at all depending on viewport) and is not clickable, blocking knowledge attachment to folders. ### Steps to Reproduce Start Open WebUI v0.6.43 using Docker Compose (no custom UI modifications). Log in as any user with permissions to manage folders/assistants. Navigate to the area where folders are managed (e.g., Assistants → Collections/Folders). Create a folder or open an existing one and click Edit Folder. In the modal, locate Knowledge and click Select Knowledge. Observe that the dropdown opens behind the modal, making selection impossible. ### Logs & Screenshots <img width="945" height="654" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/de9e504f-863c-4de6-9b43-78f0b0514f0f" /> <img width="1081" height="851" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9ac9683-726c-4aad-82fc-0e04196692b3" /> ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-25 08:49:28 -05:00
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

🔍 Similar Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

  1. #20335 issue: Display Issue with Knowledge Database Selection in OpenWebUI 0.6.43
    by zunami • Jan 02, 2026 • bug

  2. #19190 issue: Synchronization with Folder Leads to Empty Knowledge Base
    by flefevre • Nov 14, 2025 • bug, confirmed issue

  3. #20236 issue: Select knowledge within Folders
    by liucoj • Dec 29, 2025 • bug


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<!-- gh-comment-id:3719881341 --> @owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): 🔍 **Similar Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. [#20335](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20335) **issue: Display Issue with Knowledge Database Selection in OpenWebUI 0.6.43** *by zunami • Jan 02, 2026 • `bug`* 2. [#19190](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19190) **issue: Synchronization with Folder Leads to Empty Knowledge Base** *by flefevre • Nov 14, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`* 3. [#20236](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20236) **issue: Select knowledge within Folders** *by liucoj • Dec 29, 2025 • `bug`* --- 💡 **Tips:** - If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one - If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others *This comment was generated automatically by a bot.* Please react with a 👍 if this comment was helpful, or a 👎 if it was not.
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@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

PLEASE CHECK FOR EXISTING ISSUES

this was reported FOUR TIMES now and is already fixed in dev

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719885405 --> @Classic298 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): PLEASE CHECK FOR EXISTING ISSUES this was reported FOUR TIMES now and is already fixed in dev
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#34720