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-# Fill in your DeepL Growth API key below, then run: node server.js
-# This file stays on your machine and is read only by server.js.
-
-DEEPL_API_KEY=02a9299f-9f72-4c21-aa7c-788a19270409:fx
-
-#fd74146f-001c-44f9-ae9f-96d45d7f1922:fx
-
-# Optional: change the local port (default 3000)
-# PORT=3000
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-# Not used by the app — leftover from testing. Safe to delete.
-# Configure your key in ".env" instead (see .env.example).