From a44f427d84641c67d0bd1654592c8ed891a2cd7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Joachim <joachim.robert@protonmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:26:09 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Add remote user test before the task is called

---
 bookwyrm/models/user.py | 5 +++++
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+)

diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/user.py b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
index 7df9da88d..f2a546737 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/user.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
@@ -526,6 +526,11 @@ def preview_image(instance, *args, **kwargs):
     """create preview images when user is updated"""
     if not ENABLE_PREVIEW_IMAGES:
         return
+
+    # don't call the task for remote users
+    if not instance.local:
+        return
+
     changed_fields = instance.field_tracker.changed()
 
     if len(changed_fields) > 0: