Add --public argument to webui.py and update README documentation #666
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| PR | Title | Merged | Author |
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| #599 | upgrade to bu==0.1.47 | May 15, 2025 | @vvincent1234 |
| #583 | Fix/docker | May 10, 2025 | @vvincent1234 |
| #583 | Fix/docker | May 10, 2025 | @vvincent1234 |
📊 Summary
The public access and sharing functionality in the WebUI launch system has evolved through several targeted changes to webui.py and supporting documentation. This area centers on how users can expose the WebUI for remote or public access, and how those options are surfaced and documented.
katiue originally implemented the core argument parsing and launch logic in webui.py, defaulting to local-only access and omitting public sharing options. Early versions required manual code edits or external tunneling for remote access, which was not documented in README.md. This limited usability for users needing to share the interface.
vincent's PR #583 (May 2025) focused on Docker and installation improvements, updating the README for clearer setup but did not address public access or sharing flags. The documentation changes clarified local usage and environment configuration, but public access remained an advanced, undocumented use case.
vvincent1234's PR #599 (May 2025) upgraded browser automation dependencies and refactored browser launch logic, but again did not introduce or document public sharing capabilities. The focus was on reliability and compatibility, leaving the exposure of the WebUI unchanged.
Throughout these iterations, the README and webui.py maintained a local-first approach, with no explicit support for generating public URLs or using Gradio's sharing features. The absence of a --public flag or equivalent meant users had to rely on workarounds for remote collaboration or demonstration.
This history is relevant because PR #666 (Jul 2025) by faisal-fida introduces the first explicit --public argument, directly enabling and documenting public URL sharing for the WebUI—a capability previously missing from both code and documentation.
Summary by cubic
Added a --public argument to webui.py to allow creating a public URL for remote access, and updated the README with usage instructions.