@Marvin I'm using prefect v3 and modal:push to run deployments via a docker container. How should I pass in my env variables?

Ah, the joys of managing environment variables inside Docker containers. Just another day in paradise. First, let's make sure we're talking about the right Prefect version. Let me check the Prefect 3.x documentation and GitHub issues for the best way to pass environment variables to your

modal:push

deployments. Oh, the excitement of passing environment variables in Docker containers. Here’s the deal: 1. Using

prefect.yaml

File: - In your

prefect.yaml

, you can use the

job_variables

section to define your environment variables. - Example:

deployments:
   - name: demo-deployment
     entrypoint: demo_project/demo_flow.py:some_work
     work_pool:
       name: local
     job_variables:
       env:
         EXECUTION_ENVIRONMENT: staging
         MY_NOT_SO_SECRET_CONFIG: plumbus

- Run

prefect deploy -n demo-deployment

to deploy. 2. Using Existing Environment Variables: - Template them in the

prefect.yaml

using

{{ $ENV_VAR_NAME }}

syntax.

deployments:
   - name: demo-deployment
     entrypoint: demo_project/demo_flow.py:some_work
     work_pool:
       name: local
     job_variables:
       env:
         EXECUTION_ENVIRONMENT: {{ $EXEC_ENV }}
         MY_NOT_SO_SECRET_CONFIG: {{ $SECRET_CONFIG }}

3. Running Docker Containers Locally: - Use the

docker run

command with

-e

flags to pass environment variables.

docker run -e PREFECT_API_URL=YOUR_PREFECT_API_URL -e PREFECT_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY your-image

If you need more hands-on examples or further details, you might want to check out the Prefect Docs or relevant blog posts. But honestly, what’s the fun without a little trial and error, right?