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skaaks

06/19/2024, 2:11 PM

@Marvin is there a way to override the 'pull' settings using the profile or another means?

Marvin

06/19/2024, 2:11 PM

Yes, you can override pull settings or other configurations using profiles in Prefect. Profiles in Prefect allow you to manage different sets of configuration parameters, which can be switched as needed. Here’s how you can set and manage profiles: 1. Create a Profile:

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   prefect profile create my_profile

2. Set Configuration Variables in a Profile:

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   prefect config set VAR=Y --profile "my_profile"

3. Switch Profiles:

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   prefect --profile "my_profile" <COMMAND>

4. Inspect a Profile:

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   prefect profile inspect my_profile

5. List Available Profiles:

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   prefect profile ls

6. Unset Configuration Variables:

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   prefect config unset VAR --profile "my_profile"

For detailed instructions and more configuration options, you can refer to the Prefect documentation on settings and profiles. Would you like assistance with a specific configuration or an example related to pull settings?

skaaks

06/19/2024, 2:13 PM

@Marvin yes, can you show me how to set the 'pull' settings using the profile?

Marvin

06/19/2024, 2:13 PM

It appears there isn't a specific example or detailed documentation addressing "pull" settings directly. However, setting configurations using profiles in Prefect can be managed via the CLI similarly to other settings. Here’s a generic example of how you can set a configuration value using a profile: 1. Create a new profile:

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   prefect profile create my_profile

2. Set pull settings (replace
PULL_SETTING
with the actual setting key):

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   prefect config set PULL_SETTING=value --profile "my_profile"

3. Inspect the profile to verify the settings:

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   prefect profile inspect my_profile

Here is how you might do it in a script for a hypothetical pull setting:

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# Create the profile
prefect profile create my_pull_profile

# Set the pull setting to your desired value; replace "PULL_SETTING" and "value" accordingly.
prefect config set PULL_SETTING=value --profile "my_pull_profile"

# Verify the setting
prefect profile inspect my_pull_profile

To get specific names for pull-related settings, refer to the Prefect settings documentation. For the latest features and more help, you can also check the latest Prefect version release notes and the Prefect GitHub issues. Would you like to proceed with setting up a speculative example, or do you need to confirm specific pull-related settings first?

skaaks

06/19/2024, 2:16 PM

@Marvin I'm looking to be able to set the 'set_working_directory' value for my environment using profiles. Can you show me how to do that?

Marvin

06/19/2024, 2:16 PM

To set the

set_working_directory

value for your environment using profiles in Prefect, you can follow these steps: 1. Create a new Profile:

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   prefect profile create my_profile

2. Set the
set_working_directory
Value:

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   prefect config set PREFECT_WORKING_DIRECTORY=/your/desired/directory --profile "my_profile"

3. Inspect the Profile to Verify the Setting:

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   prefect profile inspect my_profile

Here's an example script illustrating these steps:

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# Create the profile
prefect profile create my_working_directory_profile

# Set the working directory
prefect config set PREFECT_WORKING_DIRECTORY=/your/desired/directory --profile "my_working_directory_profile"

# Verify the setting
prefect profile inspect my_working_directory_profile

This will set the

set_working_directory

configuration for the specified profile. Ensure that the directory

/your/desired/directory

exists or change it to your desired directory path. For more information, you can refer to the Prefect documentation on settings and profiles and Prefect deployments. If you encounter any specific issues or need further assistance, feel free to provide more details!

skaaks

06/19/2024, 5:19 PM

@Marvin how do I set a custom variable profile value? It keeps giving me an error: 'unknown setting name'

Marvin

06/19/2024, 5:20 PM

To set a custom variable in a Prefect profile, you should follow the proper naming conventions and ensure that the variable is recognized. Prefect only supports specific configuration keys that are predefined. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Identify or Define the Custom Setting: Ensure the setting you want to configure is supported by Prefect. For unsupported settings, you'll need to modify your code to use environment variables or other means. 2. Use Environment Variables: Custom variables should be set as environment variables. Prefect profiles leverage environment variables for custom settings. 3. Setting Environment Variables in a Profile: Use the CLI to set environment variables for your profile. Here’s an example of how to set and use a custom environment variable: ### Setting Environment Variables in a Profile: 1. Create a new Profile:

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   prefect profile create my_custom_profile

2. Set the Custom Environment Variable: Prefect profiles use environment variables, so you can set them using the

PREFECT_

prefix:

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   prefect config set PREFECT_MY_CUSTOM_VARIABLE=value --profile "my_custom_profile"

3. Inspect the Profile to Verify:

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   prefect profile inspect my_custom_profile

### Example Usage in Code:

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import os
from prefect import flow

@flow
def my_flow():
    custom_value = os.getenv('PREFECT_MY_CUSTOM_VARIABLE')
    print(f"Custom value: {custom_value}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    my_flow()

### Common Issues: - Unknown Setting Name: Ensure the setting name is valid and prefixed with

PREFECT_

. - Profile Not Created: Make sure you created the profile before setting variables. ### Example Profile Management: 1. Create Profile:

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   prefect profile create my_profile

2. Set Environment Variable:

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   prefect config set PREFECT_SETTING=value --profile "my_profile"

3. Switch Profile:

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   prefect --profile "my_profile" <command>

### Verify Configuration:

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prefect profile inspect my_profile

If predefined configurations aren't sufficient, consider using alternative methods like configuring environment variables directly in your deployment script or through a configuration management tool. For detailed custom settings and other advanced configurations, refer to the Prefect documentation.

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