[GH-ISSUE #20764] issue: Chat in Folders. Renaming not shown directly but after reloading #57948

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opened 2026-05-05 22:01:04 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @micha-de on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20764

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  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

v0.6.36 and v0.7.3

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Ubuntu

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 provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

Renaming a Chat in a Folder should show the new title after saving.

Actual Behavior

Renaming a Chat in the Sidebar works for Chats which are not in a Folder.
A Chat in the Folder gets Renamed in the DB but not shown to the User when submitting. The Old Name is shown.
After refreshing the Browser the Message is shown.

Steps to Reproduce

Go to a Folder.
Have a chat in this folder.
Rename a chat
Press Enter.
Old name is shown.

Logs & Screenshots

no logs re this issue

Additional Information

No console output.

Originally created by @micha-de on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20764 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues. - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions. - [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!). - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version v0.6.36 and v0.7.3 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Ubuntu ### 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 **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior Renaming a Chat in a Folder should show the new title after saving. ### Actual Behavior Renaming a Chat in the Sidebar works for Chats which are not in a Folder. A Chat in the Folder gets Renamed in the DB but not shown to the User when submitting. The Old Name is shown. After refreshing the Browser the Message is shown. ### Steps to Reproduce Go to a Folder. Have a chat in this folder. Rename a chat Press Enter. Old name is shown. ### Logs & Screenshots no logs re this issue ### Additional Information No console output.
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-05 22:01:04 -05:00
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026):

🔍 Similar Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

  1. #20414 issue: Chats can't be archived
    by Ithanil • Jan 06, 2026 • bug

  2. #19616 issue: "Generate Title" button in chat rename mode fails silently
    by bshi61646 • Dec 01, 2025 • bug

  3. #19511 issue: Sidebar not loading folders list past first page, only showing 10 latest chats.
    by CrushedAsian255 • Nov 26, 2025 • bug


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<!-- gh-comment-id:3763922250 --> @owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026): 🔍 **Similar Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. [#20414](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20414) **issue: Chats can't be archived** *by Ithanil • Jan 06, 2026 • `bug`* 2. [#19616](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19616) **issue: "Generate Title" button in chat rename mode fails silently** *by bshi61646 • Dec 01, 2025 • `bug`* 3. [#19511](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19511) **issue: Sidebar not loading folders list past first page, only showing 10 latest chats.** *by CrushedAsian255 • Nov 26, 2025 • `bug`* --- 💡 **Tips:** - If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one - If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others *This comment was generated automatically by a bot.* Please react with a 👍 if this comment was helpful, or a 👎 if it was not.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#57948