py-start-local

Start a local Flask server by running the Skill in foreground mode with python3 app.py for interactive debugging, or background mode via start.sh for persistent operation. The Skill handles dependency installation from requirements.txt, process management, and logging automatically.

Foreground mode runs Flask interactively with auto-reload for active development and testing, while background mode persists the server, logs output to server.log, and stores the process ID in server.pid for continuous testing without blocking your terminal.

Yes. The Skill requires Python 3, Flask, and an app.py file in the current directory. It automatically installs dependencies from requirements.txt and handles port conflicts, making it suitable for any existing Flask application.

The Skill includes automated port checking and process management to reduce common startup issues like 'address already in use,' ensuring your local server launches consistently without manual troubleshooting.

Use background mode for continuous testing scenarios where you need the server to persist independent of your terminal session. The Skill logs all output to server.log and tracks the process ID, eliminating the need to keep a terminal window open.

You need Python 3 installed, Flask as a dependency, a requirements.txt file in your project, and an app.py file in the current directory. The Skill handles the rest of the setup automatically.