[GH-ISSUE #1725] feat: rename models + descriptions #51281

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-05T12:13:33-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:33 -05:00

Originally created by @PasserDreamer on GitHub (Apr 24, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/1725

Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Even though the model names on the menu are pretty straightforward, over time, it's easy to forget what these models are used for.

Describe the solution you'd like
Add nicknames to replace model names, displaying the model name when a nickname isn't set.
When a nickname is set, the model name will appear in the hover information on the right side.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Additional context
Additionally, implement a five-star rating system or categories/tags for easier future reference.

Originally created by @PasserDreamer on GitHub (Apr 24, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/1725 Originally assigned to: @tjbck on GitHub. **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** Even though the model names on the menu are pretty straightforward, over time, it's easy to forget what these models are used for. **Describe the solution you'd like** Add nicknames to replace model names, displaying the model name when a nickname isn't set. When a nickname is set, the model name will appear in the hover information on the right side. ![imagine](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/30385417/6f0ec6ba-4051-4331-a8ba-7a5e443c0cba) **Describe alternatives you've considered** **Additional context** Additionally, implement a five-star rating system or categories/tags for easier future reference.

GiteaMirror added the enhancement label 2026-05-05 12:13:33 -05:00

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2026-05-05 12:13:36 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:37 -05:00

@rmcc3 commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2024):

Would also like this see this.

@rmcc3 commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2024): Would also like this see this.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:37 -05:00

@CtrlAiDel commented on GitHub (May 1, 2024):

Hi guys, since https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/1041 is closed, could I suggest to put the description in the info button ? That would be useful and would fix "my" little problem :) !

Thanks

The description underneath the title in there for example:

@CtrlAiDel commented on GitHub (May 1, 2024): Hi guys, since https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/1041 is closed, could I suggest to put the description in the info button ? That would be useful and would fix "my" little problem :) ! Thanks The description underneath the title in there for example: ![image](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/40178706/0a3e7287-dbd9-4c3d-b55b-cca5a3d3193d)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:39 -05:00

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (May 24, 2024):

This is related to feat: configurable model name, description and vision capability - #2140

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (May 24, 2024): This is related to [feat: configurable model name, description and vision capability](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/pull/2140) - #2140

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:42 -05:00

@Hugobox commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024):

It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections" settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname but currently can't.

@Hugobox commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024): It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections" settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname but currently can't.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:46 -05:00

@justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024):

It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections" settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname but currently can't.

Already possible:

@justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024): > It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections" settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname but currently can't. Already possible: ![Screenshot 2024-06-21 at 1 09 20 PM](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/52832301/cce89473-a612-45a9-9e9d-822923985d88)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:53 -05:00

@CtrlAiDel commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024):

Great thanks for the follow up. Have a good day

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It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections"
settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname
but currently can't.

Already possible:

Screenshot.2024-06-21.at.1.09.20.PM.png (view on web)
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/52832301/cce89473-a612-45a9-9e9d-822923985d88

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@CtrlAiDel commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024): Great thanks for the follow up. Have a good day On Fri, Jun 21, 2024, 1:09 p.m. Justin Hayes ***@***.***> wrote: > It would be nice to be able to nickname models in the "Connections" > settings, we have some OpenAI compatible models that we'd like to nickname > but currently can't. > > Already possible: > > Screenshot.2024-06-21.at.1.09.20.PM.png (view on web) > <https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/52832301/cce89473-a612-45a9-9e9d-822923985d88> > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/1725#issuecomment-2183128708>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AJSRIEXQGQ2L4ATRLHNPWSDZIRM55AVCNFSM6AAAAABGXJDCOGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZDCOBTGEZDQNZQHA> > . > You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: > ***@***.***> >

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:55 -05:00

@Hugobox commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024):

Thanks @justinh-rahb ! Works like a charm!

@Hugobox commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024): Thanks @justinh-rahb ! Works like a charm!

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2026-05-05 12:13:56 -05:00

@ckizer commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024):

Thanks @justinh-rahb ! Works like a charm!

What works like a charm? Where do I change the model name? I'm so lost in this UI

@ckizer commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024): > Thanks @justinh-rahb ! Works like a charm! What works like a charm? Where do I change the model name? I'm so lost in this UI ![CleanShot 2024-09-12 at 14 38 58@2x](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bfeb5c03-2341-43c3-b37f-7784979c2fec)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:58 -05:00

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024):

What works like a charm? Where do I change the model name? I'm so lost in this UI

https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5383#issuecomment-2347098415

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024): > What works like a charm? Where do I change the model name? I'm so lost in this UI https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5383#issuecomment-2347098415

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:13:59 -05:00

@zaventh commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2024):

This would be great to have as a system-wide setting and not only at the user level.

@zaventh commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2024): This would be great to have as a system-wide setting and not only at the user level.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:14:01 -05:00

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2024):

This would be great to have as a system-wide setting and not only at the user level.

The ability to rename models and set a description for them are restricted to Admin users only. It is not accessible to modify at the user level. I disagree with the stance that it would be great to have this made available at a system-wide level, as I don’t want user accounts changing model names and descriptions that I have set up myself in the Workspace section.

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2024): > This would be great to have as a system-wide setting and not only at the user level. The ability to rename models and set a description for them are restricted to Admin users only. It is not accessible to modify at the user level. I disagree with the stance that it would be great to have this made available at a system-wide level, as I don’t want user accounts changing model names and descriptions that I have set up myself in the Workspace section.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:14:02 -05:00

@HA-TB303 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

Sorry for this noob question. I am administrator, but can't change the model name. I also can't find any reference to such a feature in the documentation.

@HA-TB303 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): Sorry for this noob question. I am administrator, but can't change the model name. I also can't find any reference to such a feature in the documentation. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8606189d-39bc-481a-b221-233dcc02910a)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:14:04 -05:00

@rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

Sorry for this noob question. I am administrator, but can't change the model name. I also can't find any reference to such a feature in the documentation.

To change the name simply type over the model name and edit it.

@rgaricano commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): > Sorry for this noob question. I am administrator, but can't change the model name. I also can't find any reference to such a feature in the documentation. > > ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8606189d-39bc-481a-b221-233dcc02910a) To change the name simply type over the model name and edit it.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:14:06 -05:00

@HA-TB303 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

I feel a lilttle silly now. It was not directly obvious to me it would work like that. :)

Thanks!

@HA-TB303 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): I feel a lilttle silly now. It was not directly obvious to me it would work like that. :) Thanks!

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 12:14:08 -05:00

@malteneuss commented on GitHub (Apr 12, 2026):

Related to this topic. How do i rename a model through environment variables like DEFAULT_MODEL_METADATA?

The following doesn't work.

DEFAULT_MODEL_METADATA='{
        "models": [
          {
          "id": "gemma4:26b",
          "name": "Generalist gemma4:26b"
          }
        ]
      }'

Background: I'm configuring Open-WebUI in NixOS and only have the environment variable available.

@malteneuss commented on GitHub (Apr 12, 2026): Related to this topic. How do i rename a model through environment variables like [DEFAULT_MODEL_METADATA](https://docs.openwebui.com/reference/env-configuration#default_model_metadata)? The following doesn't work. ```json DEFAULT_MODEL_METADATA='{ "models": [ { "id": "gemma4:26b", "name": "Generalist gemma4:26b" } ] }' ``` Background: I'm configuring Open-WebUI in NixOS and only have the environment variable available.

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#51281