App not created when using template, despite "App created" confirmation #13467

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opened 2026-02-21 19:12:17 -05:00 by yindo · 2 comments
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Originally created by @williamUBC on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025).

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Dify version

1.3.0

Cloud or Self Hosted

Self Hosted (Docker)

Steps to reproduce

When I select ​​"Create from template"​​, a confirmation message ("App created") appears in the ​​top-right corner​​, but the app does not actually appear in the studio.
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From the browser console, I observed the following error:
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Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 404 (NOT FOUND)
app/null/workflow:1
Uncaught (in promise) SyntaxError: Unexpected token '<', "<!doctype "... is not valid JSON

✔️ Expected Behavior

Create a new app from the template.

Actual Behavior

No app created

Originally created by @williamUBC on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025). ### Self Checks - [x] This is only for bug report, if you would like to ask a question, please head to [Discussions](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/discussions/categories/general). - [x] I have searched for existing issues [search for existing issues](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues), including closed ones. - [x] I confirm that I am using English to submit this report (我已阅读并同意 [Language Policy](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/1542)). - [x] [FOR CHINESE USERS] 请务必使用英文提交 Issue,否则会被关闭。谢谢!:) - [x] Please do not modify this template :) and fill in all the required fields. ### Dify version 1.3.0 ### Cloud or Self Hosted Self Hosted (Docker) ### Steps to reproduce When I select ​​"Create from template"​​, a confirmation message ("App created") appears in the ​​top-right corner​​, but the app does not actually appear in the studio. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/797dc2b4-6a11-4a25-a97c-01405217d297) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5a352bb3-02e7-4e24-bf78-af64be50528b) From the browser console, I observed the following error: ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b05b7f51-1d35-4e4d-a9b1-d31fbf41e33a) Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 404 (NOT FOUND) app/null/workflow:1 Uncaught (in promise) SyntaxError: Unexpected token '<', "<!doctype "... is not valid JSON ### ✔️ Expected Behavior Create a new app from the template. ### ❌ Actual Behavior No app created
yindo added the 🐞 bug label 2026-02-21 19:12:17 -05:00
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-21 19:12:17 -05:00
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025):

Hello @williamUBC! 👋 I'm Dosu, here to help you with any bugs, questions, or if you'd like to become a contributor. I'll be assisting you while you wait for a human maintainer. Let's tackle this issue together!

There are similar threads related to the issue you're experiencing with Dify version 1.3.0.

  1. An open discussion titled "cant create from template, error: http://127.0.0.1/console/api/apps/null" mentions a similar problem, but no solution has been found yet [1].

  2. A closed issue titled "Bug: Application creation via templates fails in new version 1.3.0" was resolved by a pull request that refined version compatibility logic [2].

The problem you're facing is a known bug in Dify version 1.3.0 that affects both Cloud and Self-hosted Docker versions. The "App created" confirmation appears, but the app does not show up in the studio due to incomplete app creation. The 404 error and SyntaxError in the browser console are likely related to this bug [3].

To address this issue, check if there are any updates or patches available for your version that might resolve the problem. Additionally, ensure your Docker environment is correctly configured and examine the backend logs using the docker logs command for any error messages that could provide more insight [3][2].

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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025): <!-- Greeting --> Hello @williamUBC! 👋 I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), here to help you with any bugs, questions, or if you'd like to become a contributor. I'll be assisting you while you wait for a human maintainer. Let's tackle this issue together! <!-- Answer --> There are similar threads related to the issue you're experiencing with Dify version 1.3.0. 1. An open discussion titled ["cant create from template, error: http://127.0.0.1/console/api/apps/null"](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/discussions/18940) mentions a similar problem, but no solution has been found yet <sup>[[1]](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/discussions/18940)</sup>. 2. A closed issue titled ["Bug: Application creation via templates fails in new version 1.3.0"](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18653) was resolved by a pull request that refined version compatibility logic <sup>[[2]](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18653)</sup>. The problem you're facing is a known bug in Dify version 1.3.0 that affects both Cloud and Self-hosted Docker versions. The "App created" confirmation appears, but the app does not show up in the studio due to incomplete app creation. The 404 error and SyntaxError in the browser console are likely related to this bug <sup>[[3]](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18855)</sup>. To address this issue, check if there are any updates or patches available for your version that might resolve the problem. Additionally, ensure your Docker environment is correctly configured and examine the backend logs using the `docker logs` command for any error messages that could provide more insight <sup>[[3]](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18855)</sup><sup>[[2]](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18653)</sup>. <!-- Dosu Comment Footer --> *To continue talking to [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), mention @dosu.* --- <sup>Help Dosu learn! Give it feedback: [Great Response](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=great_response) | [Irrelevant Answer](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=irrelevant_answer) | [Incorrect Sources](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=incorrect_sources) | [Too Verbose](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=too_verbose) | [Hallucination](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=hallucination) | [Bug Report](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=bug_report) | [Other](https://app.dosu.dev/response-feedback/cca8696a-63e7-4e53-bccd-0a42ae783f0b?feedback_type=other)</sup>
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@crazywoola commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2025): Duplicated - https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18961 - https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18855 - https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/18653
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Reference: langgenius/dify#13467