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k
@Marvin I have a local Dockerfile that I use to deploy a workflow. The work-pool also runs locally, but somehow I get the following error: 
docker.errors.ImageNotFound: 404 Client Error for <http+docker://localhost/v1.47/images/create?tag=latest&fromImage=prefect-example>: Not Found ("pull access denied for prefect-example, repository does not exist or may require 'docker login'")
I can see the image locally though. This is my deployment code:
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pipeline_flow.deploy(
        name="first-pipeline",
        work_pool_name="local-docker-pool",
        parameters={"folder": folder},
        image=DockerImage(
            name="prefect-example",
            tag="latest",
            dockerfile="Dockerfile"
        ),
        push=False,
    )
What could be the issue?
m
Your issue seems to stem from the Docker image not being found, despite being available locally. Here are some insights and potential solutions based on the Prefect documentation and API: 1. Local Image Access: Ensure that the Docker service running your Prefect worker has access to the local Docker daemon. This often requires mounting the Docker socket. For example, you can run your Prefect worker with the Docker socket mounted:
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yaml
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
2. Image Visibility: When specifying the image in your deployment, ensure that the 
name
and 
tag
match exactly what is available locally. In your case, it should be 
prefect-example:latest
. 3. Docker Image Configuration: The 
DockerImage
class allows you to specify a custom Dockerfile. Make sure your Dockerfile is correctly building the image and that Prefect is set up to recognize it. If you're certain the image exists, double-check the Docker daemon's context and the permissions of the image. 4. Push Parameter: Since you're using 
push=False
, Prefect assumes the image is already available locally and doesn't attempt to push it to a registry. This is suitable for local development but ensure that the image is indeed built and available to the worker. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the Prefect Docker deployment documentation. If you're still encountering issues, it might be worth checking the Docker daemon logs for any additional clues.
k
@Marvin Describe in more detail how to do this: you can run your Prefect worker with the Docker socket mounted
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yaml
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
m
To run your Prefect worker with the Docker socket mounted, you need to ensure that the Docker container running the Prefect worker has access to the Docker daemon on the host machine. This is achieved by mounting the Docker socket into the container. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this: 1. Docker Compose Setup: If you're using Docker Compose, you can specify the volume mapping in your 
docker-compose.yml
file. Here's an example configuration for a Prefect worker service:
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yaml
    version: '3.8'
    services:
      prefect-worker:
        image: prefecthq/prefect:2-python3.12
        command: "prefect worker start --pool local-docker-pool"
        volumes:
          - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
        environment:
          - DOCKER_HOST=unix:///var/run/docker.sock
2. Direct Docker Run Command: If you're running the Prefect worker directly with Docker, you can use the following command to mount the Docker socket:
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bash
    docker run -d \
      --name prefect-worker \
      -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
      prefecthq/prefect:2-python3.12 \
      prefect worker start --pool local-docker-pool
3. Explanation: - 
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
: This option mounts the Docker socket from the host into the container, allowing the container to communicate with the Docker daemon on the host. This is crucial for the worker to manage Docker images and containers. - Environment Variable 
DOCKER_HOST
: Setting 
DOCKER_HOST=unix:///var/run/docker.sock
ensures that Docker commands within the container use the mounted socket to interact with the host's Docker daemon. By following these steps, your Prefect worker will have the necessary permissions and access to manage Docker images and containers locally. This setup is essential for workflows that involve building or running Docker containers as part of the Prefect deployment.
k
@Marvin I tried running
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docker run -d \
      --name prefect-worker \
      -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
      prefecthq/prefect:2-python3.12 \
      prefect worker start --pool local-docker-pool
Which started a docker container with a worker apparently, but the worker does not run any flows
m
If your Prefect worker is not executing flows, there are several possible reasons and steps to troubleshoot: 1. Work Pool Configuration: Ensure that the work pool name specified in your worker command (
local-docker-pool
) matches exactly with the work pool configured in your Prefect deployment. The worker can only poll work pools that match its type and name. 2. Worker Logs: Check the logs of your worker for any errors or warnings. You can access these logs through the Prefect Cloud UI or by inspecting the logs directly from the Docker container:
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bash
   docker logs prefect-worker
3. Flow Deployment: Verify that your flow has been deployed correctly to the specified work pool. Ensure that the deployment process completed successfully and that the flow is scheduled. 4. Heartbeat and Connectivity: Ensure the worker is sending heartbeats and is connected to Prefect Cloud if applicable. Check network connectivity between the worker and Prefect's API. 5. Authentication: If using Prefect Cloud, ensure that the worker is authenticated and that the Prefect Cloud credentials are set correctly. 6. Worker Status: Check the worker's status in the Prefect UI to ensure it is active and ready to process flows. For more details on troubleshooting, you can refer to the Prefect workers documentation.
k
@Marvin The worker does not show up in Prefect Cloud. The docker logs show:
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2025-01-10 15:56:12 Work pool 'local-docker-pool' does not exist and no worker type was provided. 
2025-01-10 15:56:12 Starting a process worker...
2025-01-10 15:56:12 Worker 'ProcessWorker 71229321-dcb3-4a26-b1b6-fb67bc36ad30' started!
2025-01-10 15:56:12 14:56:12.661 | INFO    | prefect.worker.process.processworker 71229321-dcb3-4a26-b1b6-fb67bc36ad30 - Work pool 'local-docker-pool' created.
Do I need to give credentials to the 
docker run
command?
m
Yes, it seems like your worker is not authenticated with Prefect Cloud, which is why it's not showing up there. To connect your worker to Prefect Cloud, you'll need to provide the necessary credentials. Here's how you can do it: 1. Prefect API Key: You need to set up your Prefect API key as an environment variable. You can pass this to the Docker container using the 
-e
flag. 2. Docker Run Command with API Key: You can modify your 
docker run
command to include your Prefect API key like this:
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bash
   docker run -d \
     --name prefect-worker \
     -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
     -e PREFECT_API_KEY=<your-prefect-api-key> \
     -e PREFECT_API_URL=<https://api.prefect.io> \
     prefecthq/prefect:2-python3.12 \
     prefect worker start --pool local-docker-pool
3. Environment Variables: - `PREFECT_API_KEY`: This should be your Prefect Cloud API Key. - `PREFECT_API_URL`: Set this to 
<https://api.prefect.io>
for Prefect Cloud. By passing these environment variables, your worker should authenticate with Prefect Cloud and show up in the UI. Make sure your API key has the necessary permissions to access and modify work pools and workers.
k
@Marvin I get the following error:
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2025-01-10 16:02:55 prefect.exceptions.PrefectHTTPStatusError: Client error '400 Bad Request' for url '<https://api.prefect.io/work_pools/local-docker-pool>'
m
The 
400 Bad Request
error typically indicates that the request sent to the server was malformed. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue: 1. Work Pool Name: Double-check the name of the work pool (
local-docker-pool
) to ensure it matches exactly with what is configured in Prefect Cloud. Work pool names are case-sensitive. 2. Correct API URL: Confirm that the 
PREFECT_API_URL
is set to 
<https://api.prefect.io>
and that there are no typos or incorrect characters. 3. API Key Validity: Ensure that the API key is correct and has the necessary permissions. You can regenerate the API key from the Prefect Cloud UI if needed. 4. Work Pool Existence: Before starting the worker, ensure the work pool exists in Prefect Cloud. You may need to manually create it using the Prefect UI or CLI. 5. Network Issues: Check for any network issues that might be preventing the worker from communicating with Prefect Cloud. If the issue persists, you may want to reach out to Prefect support or consult their community forums for more assistance.
k
@Marvin The URL 
<https://api.prefect.io>
that you gave me is wrong. According to the docs it is PREFECT_API_URL="https://api.prefect.cloud/api/accounts/[ACCOUNT-ID]/workspaces/[WORKSPACE-ID]". After entering this, my docker container says:
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2025-01-10 16:10:15 Discovered type 'docker' for work pool 'local-docker-pool'.
2025-01-10 16:10:15 Unable to start worker. Please ensure you have the necessary dependencies 
2025-01-10 16:10:15 installed to run your desired worker type.
m
To resolve the error regarding missing dependencies for the Docker worker, you'll need to ensure that the 
prefect-docker
package is installed. This package is necessary for running Docker workers in Prefect. Here's how you can do it: 1. Install 
prefect-docker
: You need to include this package in your Docker container. You can do this by extending the Prefect base image in your Dockerfile to include the installation of 
prefect-docker
. 2. Dockerfile Example: Create a custom Dockerfile that installs the necessary package:
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dockerfile
   FROM prefecthq/prefect:2-python3.12

   RUN pip install prefect-docker

   CMD ["prefect", "worker", "start", "--pool", "local-docker-pool"]
3. Build and Run: - Build the Docker image with the custom Dockerfile:
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bash
     docker build -t prefect-docker-worker .
- Run the container with the new image:
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bash
     docker run -d \
       --name prefect-worker \
       -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
       -e PREFECT_API_KEY=<your-prefect-api-key> \
       -e PREFECT_API_URL=<https://api.prefect.cloud/api/accounts/[ACCOUNT-ID]/workspaces/[WORKSPACE-ID]> \
       prefect-docker-worker
This setup should ensure that the Docker worker has all the necessary dependencies to function correctly. For more information, you can refer to the Prefect worker documentation.
k
@Marvin The package is already installed
m
If the 
prefect-docker
package is already installed and you're still encountering issues, here are a few additional steps to troubleshoot: 1. Verify Installation: Double-check that the 
prefect-docker
package is installed within the Docker container environment. You can do this by running a shell within the container and using `pip list`:
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bash
   docker exec -it prefect-worker /bin/sh
   pip list | grep prefect-docker
2. Check for Errors: Look through the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on what is missing or misconfigured. 3. Environment Variables: Ensure that all necessary environment variables are correctly set within the Docker container, especially those related to Prefect API credentials and URLs. 4. Docker Worker Type: Confirm that the worker is correctly recognizing the 
docker
type. You can try explicitly specifying the worker type in your command:
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bash
   prefect worker start --pool local-docker-pool --type docker
5. Rebuild the Image: If changes were made to the Dockerfile or environment, ensure the image is rebuilt and the container is restarted. If these steps don't resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Prefect's community forums or support for further assistance, as there might be a more specific underlying issue with the setup.
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