• MODEL SWITCHING
  • SESSION CONTROL
  • DIRECT MESSAGING
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to manage AI chat sessions with your AI

Connect Open WebUI to your agent to swap models and organize your conversations in one place.

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Short answer

How can I switch models and manage chats in one interface?

You use Open WebUI to list available models and start new conversations. This lets you move between different backends without leaving your chat window. You'll get full control over your session history and model selection.

Session outcomes.

Where your control lands.

The agent handles the technical switching so you can focus on the conversation.

MODEL SWITCHING

Swap backend providers

The agent checks which models are available and lets you pick the right one for the job. You won't have to manually change settings in different apps.

SESSION CONTROL

Organize chat history

Your agent can start fresh threads or continue existing ones. This keeps your different projects and topics separated and easy to find.

DIRECT MESSAGING

Send precise prompts

Once you've picked a model, the agent sends your messages directly to the selected backend. You get the response right back in your current interface.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual oversight needed

The agent can't decide which model is best for your specific logic. You still need to look at the model list and tell the agent which one to use.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent acts as the bridge between your chat window and the various model backends.

  1. Identify available models

    The agent looks up all the different model providers connected to your Open WebUI instance. This gives you a clear view of what you can use.

    list_models

  2. Start a new thread

    When you want to move to a new topic, the agent sets up a clean slate. This prevents context from previous chats from bleeding into new ones.

    create_new_chat

  3. Execute the prompt

    The agent takes your instructions and sends them to the specific model you've chosen. It handles the communication with the backend automatically.

    chat_completions

  4. Deliver the response

    After the model processes your request, the agent passes the text back to your chat window. You see the output as if you were talking to that model directly.

    send_message

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these lines to get your agent moving.

Starting points

These are basic commands. Swap out the model names or chat names to fit your specific setup.

Open WebUI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YhwRL8adKsCUXpVOwybG0l7vG8Iky4FGyj9DhmOn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Open WebUI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-webui-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YhwRL8adKsCUXpVOwybG0l7vG8Iky4FGyj9DhmOn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the models available in my Open WebUI.

  • Start a new chat session for my research project.

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  • Send this message to my current chat session.

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Start here

Connect Open WebUI once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your login details stay encrypted, and you can start managing sessions immediately.

Connect Open WebUI to your AI

FAQ

How the session management works.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my old chat history?

    No. The agent can create new chats and send messages, but it does not have the tools to delete existing sessions.

  • 02

    Can I switch models mid-conversation?

    Yes. You can ask the agent to use a different model from the list it provides for your next message.

  • 03

    Does the AI choose the best model for me?

    No. You have to tell the agent which model to use from the list it provides.

  • 04

    Can the AI see my other apps?

    No. The agent only sees what is available through the Open WebUI interface.

  • 05

    How do I see which models are connected?

    Just ask your agent to list the available models.

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