Nuxt content not rendered when running docker image
This is strange. I changed my content for the content plugin to be cloned from a separate repo. This works fine in development and when I
docker build on my maching and run that image, the app works well
However, when we build the image in CI, the content does not render when I open the app. I am sure that the content directory is correctly cloned and available to docker context
How can I debug this?5 Replies
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I'm sorry, but the knowledge sources do not contain enough specific information to fully diagnose why Nuxt Content is not rendered when running a Docker image built in CI, even though it works locally and the content directory is present in the Docker context.
However, based on related issues with Nuxt and Docker, here are some debugging steps and considerations that may help:
1. Check Docker Build Context and Volumes: Sometimes, Docker volumes or context issues can cause files to be missing or overwritten in the final image. For example, if you mount a volume over your app directory in production, it could hide the content files copied during build. In one case, removing the volumes from the Docker Compose file resolved a similar issue where the
.output directory was missing files after build, but present locally. Make sure your production Docker Compose or deployment setup does not overwrite or hide your content directory or build output with an empty or incorrect volume mount How to run Nuxt3 with docker (docker compose).
2. Verify Content Directory in Final Image: After building the image in CI, run a container from that image and inspect whether the content directory and its files are present at runtime. You can do this by running:
and then checking the presence and contents of the content directory.
3. File Permissions: Ensure that the files in the content directory have the correct permissions and ownership, especially if you use a non-root user in your Docker image.
4. Build Differences: There may be differences in the build environment between your local machine and CI (e.g., different Node.js versions, OS, or missing dependencies). Double-check that the CI environment matches your local setup as closely as possible.
5. Nuxt Content Path: Make sure that the path to the content directory is correct and not affected by the working directory or build context in CI.
6. .dockerignore: Ensure your .dockerignore file is not excluding the content directory by mistake, as this could prevent it from being copied into the image Docker Build Problem "Error: Cannot find module".
If after these checks the issue persists, you may want to add debugging output to your Dockerfile or Nuxt app to log the presence and contents of the content directory at runtime in the CI-built image.
I'm sorry I can't provide a more specific answer, as the knowledge sources do not explicitly address this exact scenario. If you have more details or logs, feel free to share them for further assistance.
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content is not present in the final build anyway, @kapa.ai. the content plugin processes it and creates the sqlite db. how can I inspect that?Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
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The knowledge sources do not provide explicit details about inspecting the SQLite database generated by the Nuxt Content module during the build process. However, based on the available information, here are some relevant points:
- The Nuxt Content module processes your content files (such as Markdown) during the build and stores the processed data in a database (often SQLite) inside the
.output directory. This means the original content files are not required at runtime, but the generated database is essential for content rendering.
- If you want to inspect what Nuxt Content has generated, you should look inside the .output directory after running nuxt build. Specifically, you can check for the presence of a SQLite database file (commonly named something like content.db or similar) within .output.
- To debug or inspect the database, you can use a SQLite browser or command-line tool to open the database file and verify that your content has been processed and stored as expected.
If the database is missing or empty in your CI build, it suggests that the content files were not available or not processed during the build step. Double-check your build logs for any warnings or errors related to Nuxt Content, and ensure the content directory is present and accessible during the build phase.
Unfortunately, the knowledge sources do not provide step-by-step instructions or tools for inspecting the Nuxt Content SQLite database directly. If you need to inspect the database, you will need to locate the file in .output and use standard SQLite tools to open it.
If you are using Nuxt DevTools, the "Storage" tab can show Nitro storage, but it does not specifically mention Nuxt Content's database. For more advanced inspection, you may need to rely on external SQLite tools or add custom logging to your build process to confirm the content is being processed as expected Nuxt DevTools Features.
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