[GH-ISSUE #5663] Add options to completely shut down Whisper or include functionality in environment variables to install or enable Whisper #84811

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opened 2026-05-15 09:37:00 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @CookSleep on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5663

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Whisper takes up a lot of memory, but not everyone needs it

Describe the solution you'd like
Add an option to completely disable Whisper or include functionality in environment variables to install or enable Whisper

Describe alternatives you've considered
It seems to be installed along with the project, and I have no way to prevent this

Originally created by @CookSleep on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5663 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** Whisper takes up a lot of memory, but not everyone needs it **Describe the solution you'd like** Add an option to completely disable Whisper or include functionality in environment variables to install or enable Whisper **Describe alternatives you've considered** It seems to be installed along with the project, and I have no way to prevent this
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024):

https://docs.openwebui.com/tutorial/reduce-ram-usage

<!-- gh-comment-id:2371571488 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024): https://docs.openwebui.com/tutorial/reduce-ram-usage
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#84811