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vllm-studio

Use when setting up, deploying, or operating vLLM Studio (env keys, controller/frontend startup, Docker services, branch workflow, and release checklists).

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vLLM Studio Operations

Overview

This skill covers operational workflows for vLLM Studio: local setup, deployment, environment keys, branch hygiene, and verification steps.

When To Use

  • Setting up a new workstation or server.
  • Deploying controller/​frontend updates.
  • Rotating API keys or changing environment settings.
  • Preparing a release or syncing branches.

Quick Start

  • Read references/​env-and-keys.md to set required env variables.
  • Read references/​deployment.md for local and server deploy flows.
  • Read references/​branches.md for branch and release hygiene.

Workflow (Short)

  1. Ensure .env is configured and Docker services are up (if used).
  2. Build/​test controller + frontend.
  3. Deploy controller (port 8080) and rebuild frontend.
  4. Verify OpenAI-compatible endpoints and /​chat UI.
  5. Tag release and update changelog.

References

  • references/​env-and-keys.md for env variables and API keys.
  • references/​deployment.md for local + production deployment commands.
  • references/​branches.md for branch checkout, merge, and release steps.