Lesson 8: Using Community Tools in Open WebUI

DISCLAIMER: Tools have a function calling system that allows arbitrary code execution. Do not install tools from sources you do not fully trust.

What Are Tools?

  • Community-created extensions
  • Add new capabilities to AI models
  • Range from simple calculators to complex web scrapers
  • Some require APIs, others work standalone

Accessing Community Tools

Navigate to community tools section of OpenWebUI.com

Installing Tools

Step-by-Step Installation Process

  1. Find desired tool
  2. Click “View” to see tool code

  1. Select “Get”

  1. Choose “Import to Web UI”

  1. This will open your Open WebUI Interface and Navigate to Workspace > Tools tab. Click “Save”.

  1. Review and accept any warning messages if you wish to move forward.

DISCLAIMER: Tools have a function calling system that allows arbitrary code execution. Do not install tools from sources you do not fully trust.

  1. Access installed tools by starting a new chat, clicking the filters button, and selecting the tool you wish to use.

How to delete unwanted tools:

Select “More” option and choose delete:

Next Steps

Continue to our next lesson on how to use text to speech in Open WebUI.