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Docker startup fails due to interactive input in seed command

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Description

### Problem
When running EvalAI using Docker, the Django container fails to start due to an `EOFError` raised from an interactive `input()` call in the seed command.

This happens because `python manage.py seed` is executed automatically during container startup in a non-interactive environment.

### Steps to Reproduce
1. Clone the EvalAI repository
2. Run `docker compose up --build`
3. Observe the Django container exit with:

### Root Cause
The seed script prompts for user input when existing database data is detected. Docker containers are non-interactive, so `input()` raises `EOFError`.

### Expected Behavior
The seed command should not require interactive input in Docker or CI environments.

### Suggested Fix
Skip database reseeding safely in non-interactive environments instead of prompting for input or crashing.

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Research direction

Start with the `python manage.py seed` entry point and the Docker startup invoked by `docker compose up --build`. Trace the seed behavior when existing database data is detected, and verify that startup completes without interactive input or an `EOFError` in non-interactive environments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
django, docker, python
Domain
backend, devops
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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