unslothai/unsloth

[Feature] Request permission before downloading model on first run

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#5125 opened on Apr 21, 2026

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Description

I opened up Unsloth Studio, it said "type to chat with model." I typed "what model" knowing I hadn't connected my local ones yet. It started downloading a model without asking.

I now have to figure out where it was saving it, and delete whatever space it started wasting without permission.

Please do not download multi GB files without asking first.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
full stackmachine learning
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Pythonknowledge of the project's download mechanism
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Examine the chat interface logic in Unsloth Studio that triggers a model download when no model is connected. Look for the backend function handling model loading or HTTP requests for download. Add a confirmation dialog in the UI layer that asks for permission before starting the download, referencing any existing pattern for modals or prompts in the project.