As someone who has gained experience with Open WebUI and identified common pain points for users, I'd like to compile a list of areas where additional documentation would greatly benefit the community. Unfortunately, without sufficient resources, many users have struggled to overcome common hurdles and unlock the full potential of the platform. My hope is that by sharing this list, I can encourage the Open WebUI community to contribute their knowledge and expertise to help create comprehensive and user-friendly documentation.
Connectivity and Authentication
API Key Management: Secure handling and revocation of API keys
Authentication Options: An overview of available authentication methods, including API key, OAuth, email/password, and an explanation of their respective benefits and limitations.
HTTP/S Proxy Support: Configuration and setup for HTTP and HTTPS proxy servers
Apache Tika Extraction Engine Integration for RAG: Detailed instructions on using the Tika extraction engine as a document loader for RAG, including setup and troubleshooting.
Azure Speech Service Integration A walk-through on integrating Azure Speech services for Text-to-Speech (TTS), including necessary configurations and requirements.
External Database Support: Instructions on database integration using the DATABASE_URL environment variable, including configuring database connections and migrations.
External Ollama Server Connectivity: Step-by-step guide on connecting to external Ollama servers, including authentication and error handling.
External Speech-to-Text Support: Documentation on integrating with external speech-to-text services, including setup, configuration, and error handling.
LibreTranslate Integration: Instructions on setting up pipeline/filter function/action button for LibreTranslate integration.
Redis Websockets Integration: Best practices for enabling effective stateless instances suitable for scalable load balancing. (Related - https://github.com/open-webui/docs/issues/224)
Remote ChromaDB Support: Explanation and setup instructions for connecting to remote ChromaDB databases, including necessary configurations.
Webhook Integration: Instructions on setting up webhooks for new sign up notifications.
Configurable Notification Banners: Customizable notification banners (database overrides what is set in your env var/database takes precedence over env var WEBUI_BANNERS)
MermaidJS Chart Rendering: Provide an overview on how to use MermaidJS chart rendering in Open WebUI.
Advanced Features and Troubleshooting
Call User Interface: In-depth explanation of the Call User Interface, including its features and functionality.
Extended FAQ section: Additional questions and answers for troubleshooting, covering common issues, configuration questions, and usage queries. (Related - https://github.com/open-webui/docs/issues/3)
Memory (Experimental): Information about experimental memory management options and how the feature works
RAG (Reset Vector Storage and Re-import Documents): Step-by-step guide on resetting Vector Storage and re-importing documents for RAG.
RAG: Extensive guide on how RAG works within Open WebUI, including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Model Management and Updates
Model Builder: Comprehensive documentation on creating and managing custom models for the chat interface.
Pull/Update/Delete Models: Instructions on updating, pulling, and deleting models in Open WebUI.
As someone who has gained experience with Open WebUI and identified common pain points for users, I'd like to compile a list of areas where additional documentation would greatly benefit the community. Unfortunately, without sufficient resources, many users have struggled to overcome common hurdles and unlock the full potential of the platform. My hope is that by sharing this list, I can encourage the Open WebUI community to contribute their knowledge and expertise to help create comprehensive and user-friendly documentation.
Connectivity and Authentication
Integration and Configuration
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WEBUI_BANNERS)Advanced Features and Troubleshooting
Model Management and Updates