issue: Cannot access tool server over http #4651

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opened 2025-11-11 15:59:52 -06:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @lowlyocean on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).

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

v0.6.0

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Docker on Linux

Browser (if applicable)

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

Should be able to connect to a non-secure tool server

Actual Behavior

Browser prevents connecting to an HTTP tool server, if the Open-WebUI instance is itself accessed via secure HTTPS

Steps to Reproduce

Serve tool server over insecure HTTP on local network
Serve Open-WebUI over secure HTTPS
Try to connect to the tool server and notice the browser console complains about "mixed content"

Logs & Screenshots

N/A

Additional Information

I suspect the connection to the tool server would need to be handled server-side... otherwise the user needs to do one of these:

  1. Enable mixed-content within their browser (not secure)
  2. Expose the tool server over https (requires reverse proxy and SSL certs)
  3. Stop accessing OWUI over HTTPS (not secure)
Originally created by @lowlyocean on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025). ### 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 v0.6.0 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Docker on Linux ### Browser (if applicable) 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 Should be able to connect to a non-secure tool server ### Actual Behavior Browser prevents connecting to an HTTP tool server, if the Open-WebUI instance is itself accessed via secure HTTPS ### Steps to Reproduce Serve tool server over insecure HTTP on local network Serve Open-WebUI over secure HTTPS Try to connect to the tool server and notice the browser console complains about "mixed content" ### Logs & Screenshots N/A ### Additional Information I suspect the connection to the tool server would need to be handled server-side... otherwise the user needs to do one of these: 1) Enable mixed-content within their browser (not secure) 2) Expose the tool server over https (requires reverse proxy and SSL certs) 3) Stop accessing OWUI over HTTPS (not secure)
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2025-11-11 15:59:52 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025): https://docs.openwebui.com/openapi-servers/faq#-q-why-isnt-my-local-openapi-tool-server-accessible-from-the-webui-interface
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#4651