diff --git a/client/lib/aethex-social-service.ts b/client/lib/aethex-social-service.ts
index bc9d11b5..fd5460fc 100644
--- a/client/lib/aethex-social-service.ts
+++ b/client/lib/aethex-social-service.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 import { supabase } from "@/lib/supabase";
+
+// API Base URL for fetch requests
+const API_BASE = import.meta.env.VITE_API_BASE || "";
+
 export const aethexSocialService = {
   async listRecommended(userId: string, limit = 10) {
     try {