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# 🔧 How to Use Tools in Open WebUI
Once you've installed Tools (we’ll show you how below), here’s how to use them:
1. Go to: Workspace ➡️ Models
2. Pick the model (like GPT-4 or LLaMa2) and click the ✏️ pencil icon to edit it.
3. Scroll down to the “Tools” section.
4. ✅ Check the Tools you want to enable and click Save.
Now, open a chat and click the ➕ plus icon to use Tools with your conversation!
💡 Tip: Enabling a Tool doesn't mean it will always be used — your AI will choose when it’s helpful. You can also use something called the AutoTool Filter to let the LLM pick the right Tool automatically.
🔗 [AutoTool Filter](https://openwebui.com/f/hub/autotool_filter/)
🎯 Remember: Even when using AutoTool, you still have to enable Tools from the Model Settings!
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# 📦 How to Install Tools
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# 🔧 How to Use Tools in Open WebUI
Once you've installed Tools (we’ll show you how below), here’s how to enable and use them:
You have two ways to enable a Tool for your model:
### ✏️ Option 1: Enable by Default (Recommended for Frequent Use)
1. Go to: Workspace ➡️ Models
2. Choose the model you’re using (like GPT-4 or LLaMa2) and click the ✏️ edit icon.
3. Scroll down to the “Tools” section.
4. ✅ Check the Tools you want your model to have access to by default.
5. Click Save.
This ensures the model always has these Tools ready to use whenever you chat with it.
### ➕ Option 2: Enable from the Chat Window
While chatting, click the ➕ icon in the input area. You’ll see a list of available Tools — you can enable any of them on the fly for that session.
💡 Tip: Enabling a Tool gives the model permission to use it — but it may not use it unless it's useful for the task.
You can also let your LLM auto-select the right Tools using the AutoTool Filter:
🔗 [AutoTool Filter](https://openwebui.com/f/hub/autotool_filter/)
🎯 Note: Even when using AutoTool, you still need to enable your Tools using one of the two methods above.
✅ And that’s it — your LLM is now Tool-powered! You're ready to supercharge your chats with web search, image generation, voice output, and more.
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# 🧠 Summary
Tools are add-ons that help your AI model do much more than just chat. From answering real-time questions to generating images or speaking out loud — Tools bring your AI to life.