Update app.py

app.py

@@ -423,8 +423,9 @@ def generate_llm_answer(
     llm_client,
     attempt: int = 1
 ) -> Optional[str]:
-    if not llm_client:
-        logger.error("  → LLM client not initialized")
+    # Allow operation when using remote inference (no local llm_client).
+    if not llm_client and not USE_REMOTE_LLM:
+        logger.error("  → LLM client not initialized and remote inference disabled")
         return None
     
     query_lower = query.lower()