[GH-ISSUE #3840] OpenAI API key is required #84144

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opened 2026-05-15 09:08:24 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @jjasghar on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/3840

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Description

Bug Summary:
I am running a local openai API server, with no API key. I can't seem to see any models. As soon as I put "asdf" or anything in the API Key field it is able to read my local models.

Steps to Reproduce:
Just as above in the bug summary.

Expected Behavior:
If you have no API key, you shouldn't need to fill it to.

Environment

  • Open WebUI Version: 0.3.18?

  • Operating System: macOS

  • Browser (if applicable): Safari

Reproduction Details

Confirmation:

  • I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
  • I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
Originally created by @jjasghar on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/3840 # Bug Report ## Description **Bug Summary:** I am running a local `openai` API server, with no API key. I can't seem to see any models. As soon as I put "asdf" or anything in the API Key field it is able to read my local models. **Steps to Reproduce:** Just as above in the bug summary. **Expected Behavior:** If you have no API key, you shouldn't need to fill it to. ## Environment - **Open WebUI Version:** 0.3.18? - **Operating System:** macOS - **Browser (if applicable):** Safari ## Reproduction Details **Confirmation:** - [x] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [x] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI - [ ] I have included the browser console logs. - [ ] I have included the Docker container logs.
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@justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024):

Working as intended.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2226401573 --> @justinh-rahb commented on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024): Working as intended.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#84144