I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
Installation Method
Git Clone
Open WebUI Version
v0.6.2
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
CentOS 7.9
Browser (if applicable)
No response
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 listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
Expected Behavior
Normal users should be able to see all models, all knowlegde bases and tools in the workspace after setting the workspace permissions and model visibility to "Public."
Actual Behavior
Normal users are still unable to see any models in the workspace, despite enabling all necessary permission settings and setting the models and tools to "Public."
Steps to Reproduce
Go to workspace settings and enable all permission options.
Set the models and tools to "Public" visibility.
Log in as a normal user and access the workspace.
Observe that the models are not visible to the normal user.
Logs & Screenshots
Additional Information
No response
Originally created by @piwawa on GitHub (Apr 11, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12736
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Git Clone
### Open WebUI Version
v0.6.2
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
_No response_
### Operating System
CentOS 7.9
### 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 listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
### Expected Behavior
Normal users should be able to see all models, all knowlegde bases and tools in the workspace after setting the workspace permissions and model visibility to "Public."
### Actual Behavior
Normal users are still unable to see any models in the workspace, despite enabling all necessary permission settings and setting the models and tools to "Public."
### Steps to Reproduce
1. Go to workspace settings and enable all permission options.
2. Set the models and tools to "Public" visibility.
3. Log in as a normal user and access the workspace.
4. Observe that the models are not visible to the normal user.
### Logs & Screenshots
### Additional Information
_No response_
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-05-05 17:29:13 -05:00
Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable.
How can normal users use the workspace model I set up?
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@piwawa commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2025):
> Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable.
How can normal users use the workspace model I set up?
@OzSpots-Wireless commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2025):
"Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable."
Nope. I try to add a model in workspace and it cant because that model is already there (the shared ones)
it works in chat yet is not visible in workspace
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@OzSpots-Wireless commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2025):
"Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable."
Nope. I try to add a model in workspace and it cant because that model is already there (the shared ones)
it works in chat yet is not visible in workspace
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Originally created by @piwawa on GitHub (Apr 11, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12736
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Git Clone
Open WebUI Version
v0.6.2
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
CentOS 7.9
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
Normal users should be able to see all models, all knowlegde bases and tools in the workspace after setting the workspace permissions and model visibility to "Public."
Actual Behavior
Normal users are still unable to see any models in the workspace, despite enabling all necessary permission settings and setting the models and tools to "Public."
Steps to Reproduce
Logs & Screenshots
Additional Information
No response
@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2025):
Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable.
@piwawa commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2025):
How can normal users use the workspace model I set up?
@OzSpots-Wireless commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2025):
"Intended behaviour, write permissions are not transferable."
Nope. I try to add a model in workspace and it cant because that model is already there (the shared ones)
it works in chat yet is not visible in workspace