start-local-servers

To start local Flask and Vite development servers simultaneously, run the startup command from the repository root. It launches the Flask backend and Vite frontend in the background, establishing a complete local testing environment.

To free ports 5001 and 3000 when they are already in use, execute the local server startup command. It automatically identifies and kills conflicting processes on these specific ports before initializing the backend and frontend environments.

The correct directory context for launching a local Flask and Vite dev environment is the repository root. Running the startup process from this location ensures proper port cleanup, background process management, and correct path resolution for both stacks.

Your local Vite or Flask server fails to start due to background process conflicts when ports 5001 and 3000 remain occupied. The startup command manages background processes and frees these ports to resolve the conflict and allow testing.

Yes, you can run local backend and frontend tests after starting the dev servers. The command sets up a local testing environment by launching the Flask and Vite stacks in the background, making the app accessible for browser demos and test execution.