@Marvin how do I override the prefect directory name "/tmp/runner_storage" to something else?

To override the Prefect directory name

/tmp/runner_storage

, you can set the environment variable

PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH

to your desired path. Here's how you can do it: 1. Set the Environment Variable:

bash
   export PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH="/your/custom/path"

2. Verify the Change: You can check that your new path is being used by running:

bash
   prefect config view

For further details, refer to the Prefect documentation on configuring storage. IF you still face any issues, feel free to ask more specific questions.

@Marvin I set the PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH to a new value, but I am still getting PermissionError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: '/tmp/runner_storage/53000644-da7e-4242-a8ef-e677c13a13c5' because another user owns the directory /tmp/runner_storage

It looks like there's no specific mention of overriding the

/tmp/runner_storage

directory directly related to your permission issue. However, some general advice can help you resolve this: 1. Change Ownership of the Directory: If another user owns the

/tmp/runner_storage

directory, you can change its ownership using `chown`:

bash
   sudo chown -R $(whoami):$(whoami) /tmp/runner_storage

2. Use a Different Path: Set the

PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH

to a path that your user owns:

bash
   export PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH="/path/you/own"

If these don't solve the issue or you need more specific configuration for different storage options, please consult the Prefect storage documentation. If this problem persists after trying the above solutions, please provide additional details or describe the exact steps you are taking, and I will attempt to assist you further.

@Marvin I did export PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH=/some/other/path but it had no effect on the error message.

The environment variable

PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH

should theoretically change the path, but it seems like there's a misunderstanding or misconfiguration occurring. Based on the Prefect documentation, when configuring the local storage path for a deployment: 1. Local Storage Configuration: By default, Prefect uses its local file system storage for deployments. You can inspect the storage path settings in the

deployment.yaml

file that Prefect creates after building a deployment.

yaml
   storage:
     - prefect.filesystems.LocalFileSystem

2. Changing Storage Path in Deployment File: To specify a different storage path, you need to set this in the

deployment.yaml

file under

path

. Here's an example of how the configuration might look in `deployment.yaml`:

yaml
   storage:
     - prefect.filesystems.LocalFileSystem:
         basepath: "/your/custom/path"

3. Command-Line Deployment with Custom Storage Block: You can use the command-line interface to create a custom storage block and point to your path:

bash
   prefect deployment build my_flow.py:my_flow --storage-block 'local-file-system/my-custom-storage'

Make sure the storage block is preconfigured to use your desired path. Please ensure that these configurations are correctly set and that you have permission to access the specified directory path. For more details and configurations, refer to the Prefect documentation on storage. If this still doesn't resolve your issue, please provide the specific steps and configurations you have used, and I'll try to assist you further.

@Marvin I do not think local storage and runner storage are the same thing

It appears there might be some confusion regarding how to change the default

/tmp/runner_storage

directory for Prefect. The environment variable

PREFECT_LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH

is commonly referred to in other contexts, but for changing the runner storage directly, there seems to be no direct documentation. However, given the persistent issue, let's try a few steps to clarify and address this: 1. Prefect Version Check: Ensure you are using the latest version of Prefect, as bugs and features are continuously fixed and added.

bash
   pip install --upgrade prefect

2. Setting Environment Variables Correctly: It is crucial to export the correct path and verify that the Prefect process is actually picking up the variable. You can verify it by printing environment variables in your script or shell. 3. Direct Configuration in Prefect: Prefect might provide a configuration file or environment setting that overrides the runner storage directly. Add the export command in your

.bashrc

or

.zshrc

. 4. Using Different Locations Manually: If

/tmp/runner_storage

is hard-coded or inaccessible for change in settings, reaching out to the Prefect team or opening an issue on their GitHub might be the best approach. It seems this issue might indeed need the attention or confirmation from the developers at Prefect. Feel free to open an issue on their GitHub repository if needed. For more direct assistance, refer to the Prefect documentation here or their community for further support. For more information, you can refer to the Prefect Issues on GitHub.