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Configuration

SeqDesk uses a multi-source configuration system. Settings can come from environment variables, a JSON config file, or the admin UI — with a clear priority order when the same setting exists in multiple sources.

Configuration Sources & PriorityHow env vars, config file, database, and defaults are resolved.Environment VariablesRuntime variables, installer inputs, defaults, and compatibility-only values.Config File Referencesettings.json structure, sections, and annotated examples.Runtime Settings (Admin UI)Database-stored settings, immediate vs restart-required changes.