Update README to use port 8000 instead of 5000 for better macOS compatibility #1
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Summary
This PR updates the
README.md
to recommend using port 8000 instead of Flask’s default port 5000 when running the app locally. This avoids conflicts with the AirPlay Receiver on macOS Monterey and newer (2022+), which occupies port 5000.Changes
flask run
command toflask run --port=8000
Underlying Issue
Using port 5000 on newer versions of macOS can cause Flask apps to silently fail with a 403 error. Switching to port 8000 ensures a smoother developer experience across platforms without needing manual system configuration.
Testing
http://localhost:8000
andhttp://127.0.0.1:8000