Docker container NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URI Env doesn't work

[kanslor]

Description

When I pull this frontend package as container ,It seems access the backend API address http://localhost:7437 ，I tried to change the container Environment NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URI to the other Address , makes the frontend remote accessed. but the frontend container still access to http://localhost:7437

Steps to Reproduce the Bug

1. git clone Agent-LLM reposity git clone https://github.com/Josh-XT/Agent-LLM.
2. cd Agent-LLM/
3. sudo docker-compose up -d to run container
4. change the docker container agent-llm_frontend_1 Env NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URI by managent service such as portainer.
5. save changes and restart container
6. use other computer's web browser to open http:{ip}:3000，and open the development tool to check.

Expected Behavior

can access the backend as local do.

Actual Behavior

shows network error，and the frontend still access http://localhost:7437

Additional Context / Screenshots

No response

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows
• Apple MacOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS
• Other

Python Version

• Python <= 3.9
• Python 3.10
• Python 3.11

Environment Type - Connection

• Local
• Remote

Environment Type - Container

• Using Docker
• Not Using Docker

Acknowledgements

• My issue title is concise, descriptive, and in title casing.
• I have searched the existing issues to make sure this bug has not been reported yet.
• I am using the latest version of Agent-LLM.
• I have provided enough information for the maintainers to reproduce and diagnose the issue.

[DIGist]

Hey, I had the same problem, I'm not sure what the long term fix is, but the short term fix is set that variable in .env.local and build the docker container image locally, at least that's what worked for me.