start_app.py

#!/usr/bin/env python
"""
Entry point for the Lin application.
This is an alternative entry point that can be used if needed.
"""
import os
import sys

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Set the port for Hugging Face Spaces
    port = os.environ.get('PORT', '7860')
    os.environ.setdefault('PORT', port)
    
    print(f"Starting Lin application on port {port}...")
    
    try:
        # Import and run the backend Flask app directly
        from backend.app import create_app
        app = create_app()
        app.run(
            host='0.0.0.0',
            port=int(port),
            debug=False
        )
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Failed to start Lin application: {e}")
        sys.exit(1)