Originally created by @Rion-beta-development on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/11622
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Pip Install
### Open WebUI Version
latest
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
_No response_
### Operating System
windows 11
### 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.
- [x] I have included the browser console logs.
- [x] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
### Expected Behavior
C:\Users\Rion Dey>pip open-webui serve
ERROR: unknown command "open-webui"
I am getting this error when I am trying to start webui
### Actual Behavior
please help me
### Steps to Reproduce
pip open-webui serve
### Logs & Screenshots
C:\Users\Rion Dey>pip open-webui serve
ERROR: unknown command "open-webui"
### Additional Information
_No response_
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-05-15 11:22:38 -05:00
Create isolated Python environments using venv.
Steps
Create a Virtual Environment: python3 -m venv venv
Activate the Virtual Environment:
On Linux/macOS: source venv/bin/activate
On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
Install Open WebUI: pip install open-webui
Start the Server: open-webui serve
You need to first create a venv, then activate it and then start the server with previous commands.
Hope that helps :)
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@AxFrancois commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025):
Copy-pasted from the [doc ](https://docs.openwebui.com/getting-started/quick-start)
Using Virtual Environments
Create isolated Python environments using venv.
Steps
Create a Virtual Environment:
`python3 -m venv venv`
Activate the Virtual Environment:
- On Linux/macOS:
`source venv/bin/activate`
- On Windows:
`venv\Scripts\activate`
Install Open WebUI:
`pip install open-webui`
Start the Server:
`open-webui serve`
You need to first create a venv, then activate it and then start the server with previous commands.
Hope that helps :)
@yossifibrahem commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025):
Create a virtual environment and activate it before using the command open-webui serve
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@yossifibrahem commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025):
Create a virtual environment and activate it before using the command ``open-webui serve``
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Originally created by @Rion-beta-development on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/11622
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Pip Install
Open WebUI Version
latest
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
windows 11
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
C:\Users\Rion Dey>pip open-webui serve
ERROR: unknown command "open-webui"
I am getting this error when I am trying to start webui
Actual Behavior
please help me
Steps to Reproduce
pip open-webui serve
Logs & Screenshots
C:\Users\Rion Dey>pip open-webui serve
ERROR: unknown command "open-webui"
Additional Information
No response
@AxFrancois commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025):
Copy-pasted from the doc
Using Virtual Environments
Create isolated Python environments using venv.
Steps
Create a Virtual Environment:
python3 -m venv venvActivate the Virtual Environment:
On Linux/macOS:
source venv/bin/activateOn Windows:
venv\Scripts\activateInstall Open WebUI:
pip install open-webuiStart the Server:
open-webui serveYou need to first create a venv, then activate it and then start the server with previous commands.
Hope that helps :)
@yossifibrahem commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2025):
Create a virtual environment and activate it before using the command
open-webui serve