diff --git a/app/dashboard/README.md b/app/dashboard/README.md
index d06894802..10c0c387f 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/README.md
+++ b/app/dashboard/README.md
@@ -234,6 +234,45 @@ This section outlines the revised architecture for handling authentication, API
 *   Removed the `OperationalTokenProvider` and the concept of a separate operational token.
 *   All authenticated data API calls use the Supabase JWT and go through `fetchAuthenticatedApi`, either directly or via helper functions in `lib/api/`.
 
+## Troubleshooting Common Issues 🔧
+
+### Console Errors in Local Development
+
+When running the dashboard locally, you might see console errors related to PostHog analytics and authentication. These have been addressed with the following fixes:
+
+#### PostHog Analytics Errors (401/404)
+- **Issue**: PostHog tries to load resources from `us-assets.i.posthog.com` even when not configured
+- **Solution**: PostHog is now automatically disabled in local development when no API key is provided
+- **Configuration**: Leave `NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_KEY` empty in your `.env.local` file for local development
+
+#### API Authentication Errors (401)
+- **Issue**: The `/opsboard/users/me` endpoint returns 401 when not logged in
+- **Solution**: These errors are now suppressed in development mode as they're expected behavior
+- **Note**: You'll still be redirected to the signin page when authentication is required
+
+#### MIME Type Errors
+- **Issue**: Incorrect MIME type when loading PostHog resources like `array.json`
+- **Solution**: PostHog rewrites in `next.config.js` are now conditional based on configuration
+
+#### Setting Up Local Development Without Errors
+
+1. Copy the example environment file:
+   ```bash
+   cp .env.local.example .env.local
+   ```
+
+2. For local development, leave analytics services empty:
+   ```bash
+   # In .env.local - leave these commented out or empty
+   # NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_KEY=
+   # NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_HOST=
+   # NEXT_PUBLIC_SENTRY_DSN=
+   ```
+
+3. Ensure your backend API is running at the configured URL (default: `http://localhost:8000`)
+
+These changes ensure a cleaner console output during local development while maintaining full analytics capabilities in production environments.
+
 ## Cypress E2E Testing 🧪
 
 For details on setting up and running End-to-End tests with Cypress, please refer to the dedicated README:
diff --git a/app/dashboard/app/providers/posthog-provider.tsx b/app/dashboard/app/providers/posthog-provider.tsx
index cff2eec39..c37dadcc4 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/app/providers/posthog-provider.tsx
+++ b/app/dashboard/app/providers/posthog-provider.tsx
@@ -11,14 +11,22 @@ import { PostHogProvider as PHProvider } from 'posthog-js/react';
 export function PostHogProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
   useEffect(() => {
     const posthogKey = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_KEY;
+    const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development';
+    const isLocalhost = typeof window !== 'undefined' && 
+      (window.location.hostname === 'localhost' || 
+       window.location.hostname === '127.0.0.1' || 
+       window.location.hostname.startsWith('192.168.'));
 
-    // Only initialize PostHog if we have a valid key
-    if (posthogKey) {
+    // Only initialize PostHog if we have a valid key AND we're not in local development
+    // This prevents console errors when PostHog is not configured for local development
+    if (posthogKey && !isLocalhost) {
       posthog.init(posthogKey, {
         api_host: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_HOST || 'https://us.i.posthog.com',
         person_profiles: 'identified_only', // or 'always' to create profiles for anonymous users as well
         capture_pageview: false, // Disable automatic pageview capture, as we capture manually
       });
+    } else if (isDevelopment && !posthogKey) {
+      console.log('[PostHog] Analytics disabled in local development mode');
     }
   }, []);
 
@@ -37,7 +45,8 @@ function PostHogPageView() {
 
   // Track pageviews
   useEffect(() => {
-    if (pathname && posthog && posthog.__loaded) {
+    // Only track if PostHog is properly initialized and loaded
+    if (pathname && posthog && posthog.__loaded && posthog.isFeatureEnabled !== undefined) {
       let url = window.origin + pathname;
       if (searchParams.toString()) {
         url = url + '?' + searchParams.toString();
diff --git a/app/dashboard/components/posthog-user-identifier.tsx b/app/dashboard/components/posthog-user-identifier.tsx
index 1f52fe21b..02fd11b5e 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/components/posthog-user-identifier.tsx
+++ b/app/dashboard/components/posthog-user-identifier.tsx
@@ -9,13 +9,16 @@ export function PostHogUserIdentifier() {
   const posthog = usePostHog();
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    if (posthog && user?.id) {
-      posthog.identify(user.id, {
-        email: user.email || undefined,
-        name: user.full_name || undefined,
-      });
-    } else if (posthog && !user) {
-      posthog.reset();
+    // Only interact with PostHog if it's properly initialized
+    if (posthog && posthog.__loaded && posthog.isFeatureEnabled !== undefined) {
+      if (user?.id) {
+        posthog.identify(user.id, {
+          email: user.email || undefined,
+          name: user.full_name || undefined,
+        });
+      } else {
+        posthog.reset();
+      }
     }
   }, [posthog, user]);
 
diff --git a/app/dashboard/lib/api-client.ts b/app/dashboard/lib/api-client.ts
index 0b992281f..ff6fc981f 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/lib/api-client.ts
+++ b/app/dashboard/lib/api-client.ts
@@ -122,7 +122,11 @@ export async function fetchAuthenticatedApi<T = any>(
           errorBody = 'Failed to read error response body';
         }
       }
-      console.error(`[API Client] API Error ${response.status} for ${endpoint}:`, errorBody);
+      // In development, don't log 401 errors as they're expected when not authenticated
+      const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development';
+      if (response.status !== 401 || !isDevelopment) {
+        console.error(`[API Client] API Error ${response.status} for ${endpoint}:`, errorBody);
+      }
       throw new ApiError(
         `API request failed with status ${response.status}`,
         response.status,
@@ -149,7 +153,10 @@ export async function fetchAuthenticatedApi<T = any>(
       if (error.status === 401) {
         // Ensure this runs only on the client side
         if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
-          console.warn('[API Client] Received 401 Unauthorized for ${endpoint}.');
+          const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development';
+          if (!isDevelopment) {
+            console.warn(`[API Client] Received 401 Unauthorized for ${endpoint}.`);
+          }
           // Prevent infinite loops if signin page itself triggers a 401 somehow
           if (window.location.pathname !== '/signin') {
             window.location.href = '/signin';
diff --git a/app/dashboard/lib/api/user.ts b/app/dashboard/lib/api/user.ts
index 6b689b79a..5faccccd6 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/lib/api/user.ts
+++ b/app/dashboard/lib/api/user.ts
@@ -17,10 +17,16 @@ export const fetchUserAPI = async (): Promise<IUser | null> => {
 
     return user || null;
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('[fetchUserAPI] Error fetching user:', error);
+    // In development, 401 errors are expected when not logged in
+    // Only log other errors or 401s in production
+    const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development';
     if (error instanceof ApiError && (error.status === 401 || error.status === 403)) {
+      if (!isDevelopment) {
+        console.error('[fetchUserAPI] Authentication error:', error.status);
+      }
       return null;
     }
+    console.error('[fetchUserAPI] Error fetching user:', error);
     throw error;
   }
 };
diff --git a/app/dashboard/next.config.js b/app/dashboard/next.config.js
index d780cb2d9..80e6ad82a 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/next.config.js
+++ b/app/dashboard/next.config.js
@@ -66,19 +66,29 @@ const nextConfig = {
   skipTrailingSlashRedirect: true,
 
   async rewrites() {
-    return [
-      {
-        source: '/ingest/static/:path*',
-        destination: 'https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/:path*',
-      },
-      {
-        source: '/ingest/:path*',
-        destination: 'https://us.i.posthog.com/:path*',
-      },
-      {
-        source: '/ingest/decide',
-        destination: 'https://us.i.posthog.com/decide',
-      },
+    const rewrites = [];
+    
+    // Only add PostHog rewrites if PostHog is configured
+    // This prevents 401/404 errors in local development when PostHog is not set up
+    if (process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_KEY) {
+      rewrites.push(
+        {
+          source: '/ingest/static/:path*',
+          destination: 'https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/:path*',
+        },
+        {
+          source: '/ingest/:path*',
+          destination: 'https://us.i.posthog.com/:path*',
+        },
+        {
+          source: '/ingest/decide',
+          destination: 'https://us.i.posthog.com/decide',
+        }
+      );
+    }
+    
+    // Add other rewrites that should always be present
+    rewrites.push(
       {
         source: '/functions/v1/:path*',
         destination: 'https://qjkcnuesiiqjpohzdjjm.supabase.co/functions/v1/:path*',
@@ -102,8 +112,10 @@ const nextConfig = {
       {
         source: '/api-metrics/:path*',
         destination: 'http://0.0.0.0:8000/:path*',
-      },
-    ];
+      }
+    );
+    
+    return rewrites;
   },
 
   async redirects() {