[GH-ISSUE #43] issue: api key authentication not work #21

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opened 2026-10-18 21:10:21 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 4 comments
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Originally created by @flyfox666 on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/mcpo/issues/43

Check Existing Issues

  • I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
  • I am using the latest version of mcpo.

mcpo Version

0.08

Open WebUI Version (if applicable)

0.60

Operating System

windows11

Browser (if applicable)

chrome 134

Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using the latest version of both MCPO and Open WebUI.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.

Expected Behavior

The API key settings can be used by OpenWebUI for normal MCPO operation.

Actual Behavior

apikey is not recognized, but the --apikey parameter does not apply.

Steps to Reproduce

1 run the code : uvx run mcpo --api-key "hello" -- uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York
2 set tools in openwebui
http://localhost:8000
apikey:hello

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Originally created by @flyfox666 on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/mcpo/issues/43 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of mcpo. ### mcpo Version 0.08 ### Open WebUI Version (if applicable) 0.60 ### Operating System windows11 ### Browser (if applicable) chrome 134 ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** MCPO and Open WebUI. - [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 The API key settings can be used by OpenWebUI for normal MCPO operation. ### Actual Behavior apikey is not recognized, but the --apikey parameter does not apply. ### Steps to Reproduce 1 run the code : uvx run mcpo --api-key "hello" -- uvx mcp-server-time --local-timezone=America/New_York 2 set tools in openwebui http://localhost:8000 apikey:hello ### Logs & Screenshots ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b5310f5f-c87e-401b-aa5a-64e00427b9ba) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b68f75b3-4951-4b73-87ee-8a8f5ebdcdec) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/173d85e4-ca9d-425d-819e-a778e07e9cc3) ### Additional Information _No response_
bsakaguchi 2026-10-18 21:10:21 +00:00
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@chengcheng84 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):

+1

<!-- gh-comment-id:2777805750 --> @chengcheng84 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025): +1
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@tremlin commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):

Probably caused by https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12391

<!-- gh-comment-id:2777865358 --> @tremlin commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025): Probably caused by https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12391
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@flyfox666 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):

Probably caused by https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12391

Really thanks!

<!-- gh-comment-id:2777870235 --> @flyfox666 commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025): > Probably caused by https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12391 Really thanks!
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2025):

Please update to Open WebUI v0.6.1

<!-- gh-comment-id:2780984221 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2025): Please update to Open WebUI v0.6.1
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