@Marvin how can you run a flow locally?

Before diving into the specifics of running a flow locally, I need to confirm the version of Prefect you are using. Could you please let me know if you’re using Prefect 2.x or 3.x? The steps to run a flow can vary based on the version.

@Marvin I am using prefect version 3.1.2

To run a flow locally from the command line using Prefect 3.1.2, you can use the Prefect CLI (Command Line Interface). Although the steps can slightly vary depending on how you set up your flow and environment, here's a general approach: 1. Define Your Flow: Write your flow in a

.py

file using Prefect's framework. 2. Use Prefect CLI to Execute the Flow: You can run the flow directly from the command line by executing your Python script:

bash
   python your_flow_script.py

This command will run the Python script like any other script, and if you have a

flow.run()

inside, it will execute your flow. 3. Run as a Deployment (Optional): If you've set up deployments, you might be able to interface with them using the Prefect CLI: - Create your deployment using the Prefect CLI or via a script. - Execute the deployment using Prefect CLI commands if needed. 4. Logs and Monitoring: The CLI will display logs directly in the terminal, and you can also check them in the Prefect UI. For more detailed information, you might want to look at the CLI Shell resources: - Prefect 3.0 CLI Shell And remember, if your flow doesn't initially cooperate, it's probably just testing if you truly care. 🤔