feat: display model descriptions in new chat #413

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opened 2025-11-11 14:20:40 -06:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @CtrlAiDel on GitHub (Mar 4, 2024).

Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub.

Problem Description:
Currently, there's a challenge with identifying models in the New Chat page dropdown list, especially when many models haven't been renamed and possess generic names. As a result, users, particularly those without admin privileges, lack access to model descriptions, which can be crucial for informed selection.

Requested Solution:
Implement a feature that provides model descriptions either upon selection, through a clickable button, or via hover-over functionality. This could involve collapsible sections for descriptions, a button labeled with "?" for accessing descriptions, or displaying descriptions directly below the selected model.

Alternative Considerations:

  1. Introduce a "?" button next to existing options for accessing model descriptions.
  2. Display descriptions directly on the page, possibly underneath the selected model.
  3. Implement a hide/show toggle for descriptions to prevent user annoyance.
  4. Enable hover-over functionality on model names to reveal descriptions in collapsible sections.

Additional Context:
Integration of descriptions could be visually integrated into the yellow line of the screenshot provided for optimal user accessibility and convenience.

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Thank you for your great UI, and I hope to see this in it one day :) Keep on the amazing work!

-Written by CtrlAiDel & chatGPT :)

Originally created by @CtrlAiDel on GitHub (Mar 4, 2024). Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub. **Problem Description:** Currently, there's a challenge with identifying models in the New Chat page dropdown list, especially when many models haven't been renamed and possess generic names. As a result, users, particularly those without admin privileges, lack access to model descriptions, which can be crucial for informed selection. **Requested Solution:** Implement a feature that provides model descriptions either upon selection, through a clickable button, or via hover-over functionality. This could involve collapsible sections for descriptions, a button labeled with "?" for accessing descriptions, or displaying descriptions directly below the selected model. **Alternative Considerations:** 1. Introduce a "?" button next to existing options for accessing model descriptions. 2. Display descriptions directly on the page, possibly underneath the selected model. 3. Implement a hide/show toggle for descriptions to prevent user annoyance. 4. Enable hover-over functionality on model names to reveal descriptions in collapsible sections. **Additional Context:** Integration of descriptions could be visually integrated into the yellow line of the screenshot provided for optimal user accessibility and convenience. ![image](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/40178706/82a14e68-682e-425b-98f9-3855a4d714cb) Thank you for your great UI, and I hope to see this in it one day :) Keep on the amazing work! **-Written by CtrlAiDel & chatGPT :)**
GiteaMirror added the enhancement label 2025-11-11 14:20:40 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 24, 2024):

Closing in favour of #1725

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 24, 2024): Closing in favour of #1725
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#413