diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 9918e2b..53e3f1a 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ services:
     restart: unless-stopped
     ports:
       - "5050:5050"
+    environment:
+      - REQUIRE_API_KEY=False
 
   # Kokoro TTS - High-quality but slower (generates full audio before playing)
   kokoro: