# HuggingFace Spaces Deployment Checklist Quick checklist for deploying Writing Studio to HuggingFace Spaces. ## Pre-Deployment - [ ] HuggingFace account created - [ ] Reviewed [HF Spaces documentation](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/spaces) - [ ] Decided on Space name - [ ] Chosen visibility (Public or Private) ## Required Files Ensure these files are ready to upload: - [ ] `app.py` - HF Spaces entry point - [ ] `requirements.txt` - Python dependencies - [ ] `src/writing_studio/` - Complete source directory - [ ] `core/` - Core modules - [ ] `services/` - Service layer - [ ] `utils/` - Utilities ## Optional Files Recommended for better UX: - [ ] `README_HF_SPACES.md` - User documentation with YAML config (rename to README.md) - [ ] `LICENSE` - License file ## Configuration - [ ] Review default settings in `app.py` - [ ] Choose model (default: distilgpt2) - [ ] Set hardware tier (default: CPU Basic - Free) - [ ] Configure environment variables (if needed) ### Recommended Settings for Free Tier The README_HF_SPACES.md file includes optimized settings: ```yaml --- sdk: gradio sdk_version: 4.0.0 app_file: app.py suggested_hardware: cpu-basic suggested_storage: small --- ``` For environment variables (optional), add in Space Settings: ``` DEFAULT_MODEL=distilgpt2 ENABLE_CACHE=true ``` ## Deployment Steps ### Method 1: Direct Upload - [ ] Go to [huggingface.co/new-space](https://huggingface.co/new-space) - [ ] Fill in Space details: - [ ] Space name - [ ] License: MIT - [ ] SDK: Gradio - [ ] Visibility: Public/Private - [ ] Click "Create Space" - [ ] Upload files: - [ ] `app.py` - [ ] `requirements.txt` - [ ] `src/` folder (entire directory) - [ ] `.space_config.yml` - [ ] README.md (from README_HF_SPACES.md) - [ ] Wait for build to complete - [ ] Test the Space ### Method 2: Git Clone - [ ] Create Space on HuggingFace - [ ] Clone repository: ```bash git clone https://huggingface.co/spaces/USERNAME/SPACE_NAME ``` - [ ] Copy files to repository - [ ] Commit and push: ```bash git add . git commit -m "Initial deployment" git push ``` - [ ] Monitor build in Logs tab - [ ] Test the Space ## Post-Deployment Testing - [ ] Space builds successfully - [ ] App loads without errors - [ ] Model loads correctly - [ ] Test with sample text: ``` The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This is a sample text to test the writing analysis features. ``` - [ ] Check all prompt packs work: - [ ] General - [ ] Literature - [ ] Tech Comm - [ ] Academic - [ ] Creative - [ ] Verify rubric scoring displays: - [ ] Clarity score - [ ] Conciseness score - [ ] Organization score - [ ] Evidence score - [ ] Grammar score - [ ] Check diff highlighting works - [ ] Test error handling (submit empty text) - [ ] Verify caching (same input twice should be instant) ## Performance Testing - [ ] First load time acceptable (~30-60s) - [ ] Subsequent loads faster (~5-10s) - [ ] No memory errors - [ ] No timeouts - [ ] Cache working (check logs) ## Documentation - [ ] README.md clear and helpful - [ ] Examples provided - [ ] Usage instructions included - [ ] Troubleshooting section added - [ ] Links to GitHub repo included ## Settings & Configuration - [ ] Hardware tier selected (if not free) - [ ] Environment variables set (if customizing) - [ ] Sleep mode settings configured (for paid tiers) - [ ] Analytics enabled (optional) - [ ] Custom domain configured (optional) ## Optional Enhancements - [ ] Add authentication (if needed) - [ ] Set up custom domain - [ ] Add usage examples in README - [ ] Create demo video/GIF - [ ] Add to HuggingFace Papers - [ ] Share on social media ## Monitoring - [ ] Check Logs tab regularly - [ ] Monitor usage statistics - [ ] Set up alerts (for paid tiers) - [ ] Review error logs - [ ] Track performance metrics ## Maintenance - [ ] Schedule regular updates - [ ] Monitor for new model releases - [ ] Update dependencies periodically - [ ] Review and respond to user feedback - [ ] Check for security updates ## Troubleshooting Checklist If Space doesn't work: - [ ] Check Logs tab for errors - [ ] Verify all files uploaded correctly - [ ] Confirm file structure: ``` SPACE_NAME/ ├── app.py ├── requirements.txt └── src/ └── writing_studio/ ├── core/ ├── services/ └── utils/ ``` - [ ] Review requirements.txt syntax - [ ] Try factory reboot (Settings) - [ ] Check model name spelling - [ ] Verify hardware tier sufficient ## Common Issues ### Build Fails - [ ] Check requirements.txt syntax - [ ] Ensure app.py exists - [ ] Verify Python version compatibility - [ ] Check for missing dependencies ### Out of Memory - [ ] Switch to smaller model (distilgpt2) - [ ] Reduce cache size - [ ] Upgrade hardware tier - [ ] Limit text length ### Slow Performance - [ ] Use distilgpt2 instead of larger models - [ ] Ensure caching enabled - [ ] Upgrade hardware tier - [ ] Reduce generation length ### Model Not Found - [ ] Check model name spelling - [ ] Verify model exists on HuggingFace - [ ] Check internet connectivity - [ ] Try default model ## Success Criteria Your deployment is successful when: - [x] Space builds without errors - [x] App loads in browser - [x] Text analysis works correctly - [x] All rubric scores display - [x] Diff highlighting appears - [x] Error handling works - [x] Performance acceptable - [x] Documentation clear - [x] No critical errors in logs ## Next Steps After successful deployment: 1. [ ] Share Space URL 2. [ ] Gather user feedback 3. [ ] Monitor performance 4. [ ] Plan improvements 5. [ ] Update documentation 6. [ ] Consider upgrading hardware (if needed) ## Resources - [HuggingFace Spaces Docs](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/spaces) - [Writing Studio HF Guide](docs/HUGGINGFACE_SPACES.md) - [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/yourusername/writing-studio) - [User Guide](docs/USER_GUIDE.md) ## Support Need help? - Check [Troubleshooting Guide](docs/HUGGINGFACE_SPACES.md#troubleshooting) - Review [HF Community Forums](https://discuss.huggingface.co/) - Open [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/yourusername/writing-studio/issues) --- **Estimated Time:** 10-15 minutes for first deployment **Difficulty:** Easy **Cost:** Free (with optional paid upgrades) Good luck with your deployment! 🚀