Does not detect model despite having model files in the "blob" directory, and cannot pull model from ollama. #848

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2025-11-11T14:32:23-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2025-11-11 14:32:23 -06:00

Originally created by @yuchenxie4645 on GitHub (May 8, 2024).

Bug Report

Does not detect model despite having model files in the "blob" directory.

Description

Cannot pull model locally on ubuntu but since I had a second version of openwebui working on the windows version I just copied the model files over to ubuntu at the "blob" directory (/usr/share/ollama/.ollama/models/blobs)

Bug Summary:

Ubuntu open web ui cannot pull model from ollama (option is physically not there). Tried copying files from windows version with functioning model pulling. It does not work because the web ui does not detect the model files.

Steps to Reproduce:

I followed the standardized installation procedure provided by Ollama, including installing docker engine and ollama. Everything was functioning other than the models.
I had a windows variant which is 100% working and is able to pull models.
Then I copied the files over to ubuntu variant (exact models) and it does not work.

Expected Behavior:
I was expecting it to have the "pull model from ollama" section in the models categories in settings.
I also expected the model files to work right after, tried restarting computer and restarting and recreating a new container.

Actual Behavior:
Does not have the "pull model from ollama" section.
Model is NOT detected.

Environment

Open WebUI Version: 1.123
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Chrome

Confirmation:

[ Yes] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
[Yes ] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
[ No] I have included the browser console logs.
[ No] I have included the Docker container logs.

Logs and Screenshots

Browser Console Logs:

None

Docker Container Logs:

None

Screenshots (if applicable):
[Attach any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue]

Installation Method

Used docker, on ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Originally created by @yuchenxie4645 on GitHub (May 8, 2024). # Bug Report Does not detect model despite having model files in the "blob" directory. ## Description Cannot pull model locally on ubuntu but since I had a second version of openwebui working on the windows version I just copied the model files over to ubuntu at the "blob" directory (/usr/share/ollama/.ollama/models/blobs) **Bug Summary:** Ubuntu open web ui cannot pull model from ollama (option is physically not there). Tried copying files from windows version with functioning model pulling. It does not work because the web ui does not detect the model files. **Steps to Reproduce:** I followed the standardized installation procedure provided by Ollama, including installing docker engine and ollama. Everything was functioning other than the models. I had a windows variant which is 100% working and is able to pull models. Then I copied the files over to ubuntu variant (exact models) and it does not work. **Expected Behavior:** I was expecting it to have the "pull model from ollama" section in the models categories in settings. I also expected the model files to work right after, tried restarting computer and restarting and recreating a new container. **Actual Behavior:** Does not have the "pull model from ollama" section. Model is NOT detected. ## Environment - **Open WebUI Version: 1.123** - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Chrome **Confirmation:** - [ Yes] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [Yes ] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama. - [ No] I have included the browser console logs. - [ No] I have included the Docker container logs. ## Logs and Screenshots **Browser Console Logs:** None **Docker Container Logs:** None **Screenshots (if applicable):** [Attach any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue] ## Installation Method Used docker, on ubuntu 24.04 LTS. ![no_model_pulling_openwebui](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/169230870/8b3c1ab1-18d3-471d-8413-93c06c750556) ![model_no_detect_openwebui](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/assets/169230870/ec531492-7954-402e-a2b2-8675a7b11800)

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