How do I install the openwebui mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OPENWEBUI_URL`, `OPENWEBUI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Openwebui MCP Server

MCP server for Claude Code and Claude Desktop to interact with Open WebUI — manage chats, RAG knowledge bases, functions, and more.

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What is the Openwebui MCP Server?

MCP server for Claude Code and Claude Desktop to interact with Open WebUI — manage chats, RAG knowledge bases, functions, and more.

What the server does

Open WebUI is a powerful self-hosted AI interface — but until now, you couldn't interact with it from Claude. This MCP server bridges that gap.

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Open WebUI >= 0.3.0 (any self-hosted install) - API key from Open WebUI Settings → Account → API Keys ---

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
openwebui_list_functions	List all functions by type
openwebui_get_function	Get function with source code
openwebui_create_function	Create a new Python function
openwebui_update_function	Update function code or metadata
openwebui_delete_function	Delete a function (requires confirm)

How to install the Openwebui MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openwebui": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "openwebui-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "OPENWEBUI_URL": "your-value",
        "OPENWEBUI_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Open WebUI >= 0.3.0 (any self-hosted install) - API key from Open WebUI Settings → Account → API Keys ---

Variable	Description	Required
OPENWEBUI_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
OPENWEBUI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Openwebui to openwebui list functions.”
“Use Openwebui to openwebui get function.”
“Use Openwebui to openwebui create function.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Claude Code and Claude Desktop to interact with Open WebUI — manage chats, RAG knowledge bases, functions, and more. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.