#725 Issue: API key provided via --api-key flag is not applied in the UI

Description

Steps to reproduce:

Run the setup command to allow access from any IP with an API key:

Bash
./setup.sh --host 0.0.0.0 --api-key <YOUR_API_KEY>
Open the chat UI in the browser.

The UI prompts to add the API key under About → Settings.

Enter the API key in the settings panel and save.

Expected Behavior:

The API key should be saved/recognized, allowing access to the chat.

Actual Behavior:

The system fails to recognize or save the key and repeatedly prompts to add the API key.