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Problem Description
Audio files from dictations / speech input are stored in the container under a defined path, e.g. data/cache/audio/transcriptions/.
These files are not required for longer than the time of the chat and should be cleaned up regularly. Especially if considered biometric data and hence viewed cautiously from data protection side.
I wish there was an API endpoint for cleaning up this data on a regular basis.
Desired Solution you'd like
GET API Endpoint for audio files, listing audio files and transcriptions along with creation_date.
DELETE API Endpoint for audio files and transcriptions.
Alternatives Considered
An environment variable that enables automatic cleanup of these files after certain time period.
Additional Context
No response
Originally created by @janl772 on GitHub (Mar 10, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22532
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.
### Verify Feature Scope
- [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.
### Problem Description
Audio files from dictations / speech input are stored in the container under a defined path, e.g. data/cache/audio/transcriptions/.
These files are not required for longer than the time of the chat and should be cleaned up regularly. Especially if considered biometric data and hence viewed cautiously from data protection side.
I wish there was an API endpoint for cleaning up this data on a regular basis.
### Desired Solution you'd like
GET API Endpoint for audio files, listing audio files and transcriptions along with creation_date.
DELETE API Endpoint for audio files and transcriptions.
### Alternatives Considered
An environment variable that enables automatic cleanup of these files after certain time period.
### Additional Context
_No response_
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Originally created by @janl772 on GitHub (Mar 10, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22532
Check Existing Issues
Verify Feature Scope
Problem Description
Audio files from dictations / speech input are stored in the container under a defined path, e.g. data/cache/audio/transcriptions/.
These files are not required for longer than the time of the chat and should be cleaned up regularly. Especially if considered biometric data and hence viewed cautiously from data protection side.
I wish there was an API endpoint for cleaning up this data on a regular basis.
Desired Solution you'd like
GET API Endpoint for audio files, listing audio files and transcriptions along with creation_date.
DELETE API Endpoint for audio files and transcriptions.
Alternatives Considered
An environment variable that enables automatic cleanup of these files after certain time period.
Additional Context
No response
@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Mar 10, 2026):
Duplicate issue, proposed soluton for now: https://github.com/Classic298/prune-open-webui
native audio deletion endpoint not planned for now, need discussion