End-to-End Guide for Attaching Backend to LightRAG Web UI with Example

[anusonawane]

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Hello,
Thank you for developing LightRAG! I am currently exploring its capabilities and trying to integrate the backend with the web UI. While the documentation provides great insights into running the API server and configuring backends, it would be extremely helpful to have a detailed, step-by-step guide for connecting the backend to the web UI.

Specifically, I am looking for:

Backend Setup:

• Instructions for installing and running the backend server (e.g., using FastAPI).
• Configuration of environment variables and API keys (e.g., LLM_BINDING_HOST, EMBEDDING_BINDING_HOST, etc.).

Web UI Integration:

• Steps to configure the web UI to communicate with the backend API endpoints.
• Example code snippets for making API calls from the web UI (e.g., using fetch or Axios).

End-to-End Example:

• A practical example showing how a query is processed by the backend and displayed on the web UI.
• Troubleshooting tips for common issues like CORS errors or misconfigured endpoints.

Having this guide would make it easier for new users to understand and implement LightRAG in their projects.

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