Update app.py

app.py

@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ def create_hf_space():
 
         # Verify repository existence before uploading
         try:
-            repo_exists = hf_api.repo_exists(repo_id=full_repo_id, repo_type="space")
+            repo_exists = api.repo_exists(repo_id=full_repo_id, repo_type="space")
             if not repo_exists:
                 return jsonify({"error": f"Repository {full_repo_id} does not exist after creation attempt."}), 500
             logger.info(f"Verified repository exists: {full_repo_id}")