Originally created by @Busboy3129 on GitHub (Nov 4, 2025).
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Problem Description
people have to download multiple copy of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder and load them into gpu memory if they deploy more than one ai software on the same computer.
Desired Solution you'd like
provide api of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder so that they can also be shared by other apps other than openwebui.
Originally created by @Busboy3129 on GitHub (Nov 4, 2025).
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched all existing open AND closed issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.
### Problem Description
people have to download multiple copy of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder and load them into gpu memory if they deploy more than one ai software on the same computer.
### Desired Solution you'd like
provide api of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder so that they can also be shared by other apps other than openwebui.
### Alternatives Considered
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/1606
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/17621
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/938
### Additional Context
_No response_
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Originally created by @Busboy3129 on GitHub (Nov 4, 2025).
Check Existing Issues
Problem Description
people have to download multiple copy of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder and load them into gpu memory if they deploy more than one ai software on the same computer.
Desired Solution you'd like
provide api of whisper/tts/ocr/text embedder so that they can also be shared by other apps other than openwebui.
Alternatives Considered
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/1606
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/17621
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/discussions/938
Additional Context
No response