A user has expressed frustration regarding the configuration complexity of Open WebUI, particularly for adding and activating tools. The difficulty encountered in enabling tools with each new chat session has prompted the user to seek alternatives with a better user experience.

The Usability Challenge in LLM Interfaces

Ease of use is a critical factor for the adoption of web interfaces for Large Language Models (LLM). Complex interfaces can discourage users, limiting the effective use of models. The search for alternative solutions that simplify the configuration and use of tools is therefore a priority for many users.

For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider carefully. AI-RADAR offers analytical frameworks on /llm-onpremise to evaluate these aspects.