[GH-ISSUE #23774] issue: Responses API not showing citations #58734

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opened 2026-05-05 23:48:18 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @dennypradipta on GitHub (Apr 16, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23774

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  • 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!).
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Git Clone

Open WebUI Version

v0.8.12

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Mac

Browser (if applicable)

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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

It should render the citations from Perplexity Sonar, just like /v1/chat/completions

Actual Behavior

No citation shows

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run Open WebUI
  2. Connect OpenRouter
  3. In the connection, use Responses API instead of Chat Completions
  4. Use Perplexity Sonar model
  5. Ask for "Why the sky is blue"
  6. Citation only shows as [1][2][3] instead of real links.

Logs & Screenshots

Screenshots:

  1. Chat Completions:
    Image

  2. Responses:

Image

Additional Information

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Originally created by @dennypradipta on GitHub (Apr 16, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/23774 ### 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 Git Clone ### Open WebUI Version v0.8.12 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Mac ### 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. - [ ] I have included the browser console logs. - [ ] 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 It should render the citations from Perplexity Sonar, just like /v1/chat/completions ### Actual Behavior No citation shows ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Run Open WebUI 2. Connect OpenRouter 3. In the connection, use Responses API instead of Chat Completions 4. Use Perplexity Sonar model 5. Ask for "Why the sky is blue" 6. Citation only shows as [1][2][3] instead of real links. ### Logs & Screenshots Screenshots: 1. Chat Completions: <img width="1652" height="655" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ab0760a1-be67-45bf-92ab-867c78e39af9" /> 2. Responses: <img width="1652" height="848" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/920ac4ea-23b9-4be5-af55-2a68795fd3c9" /> ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-05 23:48:18 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2026):

Addressed in dev.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4265237117 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2026): Addressed in dev.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#58734