[GH-ISSUE #4941] LaTeX rendering is broken in v0.3.15 #52461

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-05T13:32:58-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 13:32:58 -05:00

Originally created by @DanielusG on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/4941

Bug Report

Installation Method

Docker and updated with watchtower

Environment

Open WebUI Version: v0.3.15
Ollama (if applicable): 0.3.6
Operating System: Arch Linux (Garuda Linux)
Browser (if applicable): Edge 127.0.2651.98

Confirmation:

[x ] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
[x ] I am on 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 the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.

Expected Behavior:

A correct LaTeX rendering

Actual Behavior:

The LaTeX is rendered as plain text

Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):

Additional notes:

Text version of the chat:

## USER
$b_k - a_k = \frac{b_{k-1} - a_{k-1}}{2} = \frac{b_0 - a_0}{2^k}$

Can you explain to me the reason why this chain of equalities is true? (please use LaTeX for math formulas)

## ASSISTANT


Let's break down the derivation step-by-step and clarify why each equality holds:

**1.  Initial Assumption (Implied):**  We're working under a recursive definition or pattern for sequences  $a_k$ and $b_k$. A crucial, though often implicit, assumption is that these sequences have a relationship where differences follow a specific pattern related to powers of 2.

**2.  Recursive Relation (Central to the Proof):** The core logic lies in assuming  a recursive formula resembling:

*  \[ b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2}(b_{k-1} - a_{k-1}) \]

This recursive definition means each term's difference is half the difference of the previous terms.

**3.  Derivation using the Recursive Relation:**

* **From the recursive relation, we directly get:**
   $b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2}(b_{k-1} - a_{k-1})$

* **Applying this recursively k times:**
    * Substitute $k-1$ with $k-2$, then $k-3$, and so on, until you reach the base case ($k=0$). Each time, you'll halve the difference:
    *  $b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot ... \cdot \frac{1}{2} (b_1 - a_1) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^k (b_1 - a_1)$

* **Connecting to the Initial Difference:** Since $b_0 - a_0$ is the initial difference, and we can express  $(b_1 - a_1)$ in terms of $(b_0 - a_0)$ using the recursive relation, we ultimately arrive at:
    * $b_k - a_k = \frac{b_0 - a_0}{2^k}$

**Key Points:**

* **Recursive Structure:** The proof hinges on repeatedly applying the given recursive definition for the differences.
* **Powers of 2:**  The halving process in each recursive step directly leads to the $2^k$ factor in the final result.


Therefore, the chain of equalities is a consequence of the assumed recursive pattern and the repeated application of that pattern.

Originally created by @DanielusG on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/4941 # Bug Report ## Installation Method Docker and updated with watchtower ## Environment - **Open WebUI Version:** v0.3.15 - **Ollama (if applicable):** 0.3.6 - **Operating System:** Arch Linux (Garuda Linux) - **Browser (if applicable):** Edge 127.0.2651.98 **Confirmation:** - [x ] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [x ] I am on 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 the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below. ## Expected Behavior: A correct LaTeX rendering ## Actual Behavior: The LaTeX is rendered as plain text **Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):** ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/efbe9ffb-dadb-4584-964a-0272172fb02c) ## Additional notes: Text version of the chat: ``` ## USER $b_k - a_k = \frac{b_{k-1} - a_{k-1}}{2} = \frac{b_0 - a_0}{2^k}$ Can you explain to me the reason why this chain of equalities is true? (please use LaTeX for math formulas) ## ASSISTANT Let's break down the derivation step-by-step and clarify why each equality holds: **1. Initial Assumption (Implied):** We're working under a recursive definition or pattern for sequences $a_k$ and $b_k$. A crucial, though often implicit, assumption is that these sequences have a relationship where differences follow a specific pattern related to powers of 2. **2. Recursive Relation (Central to the Proof):** The core logic lies in assuming a recursive formula resembling: * \[ b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2}(b_{k-1} - a_{k-1}) \] This recursive definition means each term's difference is half the difference of the previous terms. **3. Derivation using the Recursive Relation:** * **From the recursive relation, we directly get:** $b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2}(b_{k-1} - a_{k-1})$ * **Applying this recursively k times:** * Substitute $k-1$ with $k-2$, then $k-3$, and so on, until you reach the base case ($k=0$). Each time, you'll halve the difference: * $b_k - a_k = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot ... \cdot \frac{1}{2} (b_1 - a_1) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^k (b_1 - a_1)$ * **Connecting to the Initial Difference:** Since $b_0 - a_0$ is the initial difference, and we can express $(b_1 - a_1)$ in terms of $(b_0 - a_0)$ using the recursive relation, we ultimately arrive at: * $b_k - a_k = \frac{b_0 - a_0}{2^k}$ **Key Points:** * **Recursive Structure:** The proof hinges on repeatedly applying the given recursive definition for the differences. * **Powers of 2:** The halving process in each recursive step directly leads to the $2^k$ factor in the final result. Therefore, the chain of equalities is a consequence of the assumed recursive pattern and the repeated application of that pattern. ```

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

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024):

This has been addressed in dev, please check for duplicate issue before opening one. Thanks.

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024): This has been addressed in dev, please check for duplicate issue before opening one. Thanks.

GiteaMirror commented

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

@DanielusG commented on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024):

This has been addressed in dev, please check for duplicate issue before opening one. Thanks.

Sorry I searched only among the open issues and not also in the closed issues 😢

@DanielusG commented on GitHub (Aug 27, 2024): > This has been addressed in dev, please check for duplicate issue before opening one. Thanks. Sorry I searched only among the open issues and not also in the closed issues :cry:

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#52461