.env file, the local installer creates an ignored one with a
generated JWT_SECRET and PG_PASSWORD. If .env exists without PG_PASSWORD,
the installer adds one. If .env exists without a non-default JWT_SECRET,
./install.sh stops and asks you to set one. Keep the value private and stable
so existing sessions continue to work.
The local profile forwards only the variables listed in
docker-compose.local.yml.
The repository’s .env.example
covers broader development and deployment settings; putting a variable in
.env does not make the local Compose profile forward it. For connector setup,
follow its guide and the self-hosting guide.