Use static config file instead of local storage

[aaaaalexis]

Problem
Current implementation saves configuration in local storage, which causes inconvenience when using dynamic Gradio or ngrok link, as the settings would reset everytime a new instance opens. Furhermore, local storage takes up space that won't be cleared automatically.

Solution
Adding a new file for config only OR merge configuration with .env

The static file is prioritized and be the default state. An option to re-enable saving to local storage should be included.

[zanllp]

This feature will be implemented in the future. Currently, the main concern is that when switching to the local version, the user's existing settings may be lost.

[molegris]

hmmm, interesting. Is this why Global settings are never saved?
I have to set "Default Grid Cell Width (px)" and "Toggle Selection of Tag like" every time I restart the WebUI.

[zanllp]

hmmm, interesting. Is this why Global settings are never saved?
I have to set "Default Grid Cell Width (px)" and "Toggle Selection of Tag like" every time I restart the WebUI.

Normally, you shouldn't need to set it every time, unless you are accessing it through different origin each time (i.e., protocols, domains, ports).

[zanllp]

@aaaaalexis @molegris This issue has been resolved in the latest version.

However, it is not implemented through a configuration file. The current mechanism is that when you modify the setting on the IIB global setting page, it will synchronize the setting to the backend. Then, the next time you run IIB, it will pull and overwrite the local setting from the server.