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Open WebUI fixes MCP cleanup cancel-scope crash and expands language support

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A fix removes asyncio.wait_for/shield from MCP cleanup in the chat handler, preventing a BaseException crash on anyio cancel-scope violations.

The MCP cleanup fix in the chat handler addresses a crash caused by asyncio.wait_for() and asyncio.shield(). [1] These functions create new tasks that violate anyio cancel-scope ownership rules, and exiting the MCPClient exit_stack from a different task triggers 'Attempted to exit a cancel scope that isn't the current task's current cancel scope' as a BaseException. Removing them resolves the crash; no migration is needed, but testing chat with MCP is recommended.

Open WebUI expands i18n coverage with a new Tagalog (Filipino) translation [2] and updates to Catalan [3] and Chinese [4]. These are additive; existing locale files are unchanged. The Chinese improvements and Catalan update refine wording for accuracy.

The SECURITY.md file was updated, likely reflecting revised disclosure or support policies. [5] No security incident is disclosed in the change; review the updated file to know any process changes.

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What shipped in Open WebUI on May 9, 2026?
A fix removes asyncio.wait_for/shield from MCP cleanup in the chat handler, preventing a BaseException crash on anyio cancel-scope violations. In total, 87 commits and 18 pull requests landed.
Who contributed to Open WebUI on May 9, 2026?
5 developers shipped this update, including Classic298, VincentDev007, looselyhuman, aleixdorca, and ShirasawaSama.
What were the notable Open WebUI updates?
fix(mcp): remove asyncio.wait_for/shield from MCP cleanup in chat handler (#24105), i18n: Add Tagalog (Filipino) translation, and i18n: Update Catalan translation.json.