update

backend_deploy.py

@@ -461,52 +461,49 @@ def deploy_to_huggingface_space(
             # Don't create README - HuggingFace will auto-generate it
             # We'll add the anycoder tag after deployment
             
-            # Create the space (only for new deployments)
-            if not is_update:
-                try:
-                    if language == "transformers.js":
-                        # For transformers.js, duplicate the template space
-                        print(f"[Deploy] Creating transformers.js space: {repo_id}")
-                        try:
-                            from huggingface_hub import duplicate_space
-                            
-                            # IMPORTANT: duplicate_space expects just the space name, not the full repo_id
-                            # It will automatically prepend the username
-                            print(f"[Deploy] Attempting to duplicate template space to: {space_name}")
-                            result = duplicate_space(
-                                from_id="static-templates/transformers.js",
-                                to_id=space_name,  # Just the space name, not username/space-name
-                                token=token,
-                                exist_ok=True
-                            )
-                            print(f"[Deploy] Template duplication result: {result}")
-                        except Exception as e:
-                            # If template duplication fails, fall back to regular create
-                            print(f"[Deploy] Template duplication failed, creating regular static space: {e}")
-                            import traceback
-                            traceback.print_exc()
-                            api.create_repo(
-                                repo_id=repo_id,
-                                repo_type="space",
-                                space_sdk=sdk,
-                                private=private,
-                                exist_ok=False
-                            )
-                    else:
-                        # For other languages, create space normally
+            # ALWAYS create/ensure repo exists (with exist_ok=True)
+            # This works for both new spaces and updates!
+            try:
+                if language == "transformers.js" and not is_update:
+                    # For NEW transformers.js spaces, try to duplicate the template
+                    print(f"[Deploy] Creating new transformers.js space: {repo_id}")
+                    try:
+                        from huggingface_hub import duplicate_space
+                        
+                        # IMPORTANT: duplicate_space expects just the space name, not the full repo_id
+                        # It will automatically prepend the username
+                        print(f"[Deploy] Attempting to duplicate template space to: {space_name}")
+                        result = duplicate_space(
+                            from_id="static-templates/transformers.js",
+                            to_id=space_name,  # Just the space name, not username/space-name
+                            token=token,
+                            exist_ok=True
+                        )
+                        print(f"[Deploy] Template duplication result: {result}")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        # If template duplication fails, fall back to regular create
+                        print(f"[Deploy] Template duplication failed, creating regular static space: {e}")
+                        import traceback
+                        traceback.print_exc()
                         api.create_repo(
                             repo_id=repo_id,
                             repo_type="space",
                             space_sdk=sdk,
                             private=private,
-                            exist_ok=False
+                            exist_ok=True  # Don't fail if exists
                         )
-                except Exception as e:
-                    if "already exists" in str(e).lower():
-                        # Space exists, treat as update
-                        is_update = True
-                    else:
-                        return False, f"Failed to create space: {str(e)}", None
+                else:
+                    # For all other cases (new or update), ensure repo exists
+                    print(f"[Deploy] Ensuring repo exists: {repo_id} (is_update={is_update})")
+                    api.create_repo(
+                        repo_id=repo_id,
+                        repo_type="space",
+                        space_sdk=sdk,
+                        private=private if not is_update else None,  # Only set private for new repos
+                        exist_ok=True  # Don't fail if repo already exists
+                    )
+            except Exception as e:
+                return False, f"Failed to create/access space: {str(e)}", None
             
             # Upload files
             if not commit_message:

frontend/src/app/page.tsx

@@ -254,12 +254,12 @@ export default function Home() {
           }
         }
         
-        // Add deployment message to chat (matches Gradio format)
+        // Add deployment message to chat (EXACT Gradio format with markdown link)
         const deployMessage: Message = {
           role: 'assistant',
           content: existingSpace 
-            ? `✅ Updated! View at: ${response.space_url}` 
-            : `✅ Deployed! View at: ${response.space_url}`,
+            ? `✅ Updated! [Open your Space here](${response.space_url})` 
+            : `✅ Deployed! [Open your Space here](${response.space_url})`,
           timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
         };
         setMessages((prev) => [...prev, deployMessage]);