Lesson 3: Exploring Open WebUI Features & Functionality

Now that we have Open WebUI installed, here is an overview of Open WebUI’s features and functionality.

Model Selection

Easily switch between any model installed locally or accessed via API.

Multi-Model Comparison

  • Compare responses from different models
  • Run same prompt across multiple models
  • Side-by-side output comparison

Custom Prompts Library

  • Create and save frequently used prompts
  • Quick access using forward slash (/) commands

Chat With Documents

  • Upload and manage documents
  • Support for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
  • Organize reference materials

Advanced Chat Controls

  • Valves
  • System prompts
  • Advanced parameters

Tools Integration

  • Access community-created tools
  • Expandable functionality
  • Regular updates from the community

Next Steps

Continue to our next lesson where we walk you through the Open WebUI admin panel.