[GH-ISSUE #23017] feat: Support for Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B Model #58534

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-05T23:21:58-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 23:21:58 -05:00

Originally created by @KushtrimVisoka on GitHub (Mar 25, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23017

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Problem Description

OpenWebUI currently supports Whisper for ASR, but does not support the Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B model. This limits the ability to use alternative ASR models within the same interface.

Desired Solution you'd like

Add support for Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B as an additional ASR backend option in OpenWebUI, compatible with the existing audio input pipeline.

Alternatives Considered

Continue using Whisper as the only supported ASR backend.

Additional Context

Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B is a recently available ASR model that could be a useful alternative option for users.

Originally created by @KushtrimVisoka on GitHub (Mar 25, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23017 ### 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 OpenWebUI currently supports Whisper for ASR, but does not support the Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B model. This limits the ability to use alternative ASR models within the same interface. ### Desired Solution you'd like Add support for Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B as an additional ASR backend option in OpenWebUI, compatible with the existing audio input pipeline. ### Alternatives Considered Continue using Whisper as the only supported ASR backend. ### Additional Context Qwen/Qwen3-ASR-0.6B is a recently available ASR model that could be a useful alternative option for users.

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2026-05-05 23:22:02 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 23:22:06 -05:00

@hdnh2006 commented on GitHub (Mar 30, 2026):

I think if you deploy Qwen3-ASR with an OpenAI compatible API, you will be able to connect it.

@hdnh2006 commented on GitHub (Mar 30, 2026): I think if you deploy Qwen3-ASR with an OpenAI compatible API, you will be able to connect it.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 23:22:07 -05:00

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2026):

As @hdnh2006 mentioned, this is already supported. Set the STT engine to "openai", point the base URL to your Qwen3-ASR server (served via vLLM, LiteLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible wrapper), and set the model name accordingly. The OpenAI-compatible STT engine handles the standard /audio/transcriptions endpoint.

No additional integration is needed for this. Closing as already supported.

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2026): As @hdnh2006 mentioned, this is already supported. Set the STT engine to "openai", point the base URL to your Qwen3-ASR server (served via vLLM, LiteLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible wrapper), and set the model name accordingly. The OpenAI-compatible STT engine handles the standard /audio/transcriptions endpoint. No additional integration is needed for this. Closing as already supported.

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#58534