diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 86d64ee..59ce102 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 
 **[Watch it automate a logistics workflow in 60 seconds](https://x.com/ethanjlim/status/1999152070428148108?s=20)**
 
-<sub>Driver texts a photo → Agent handles WhatsApp → Scanner app → Banking app → Invoice submitted</sub>
+<sub>Driver texts a photo → Agent opens WhatsApp → uses scanner app → opens banking app → submits invoice</sub>
 
 <br>
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ But the real economy runs on mobile devices, in places where laptops don't fit:
 
 **Priority partnership area.** Android Use automating an entire logistics workflow:
 
-### Before (Manual - 10+ minutes)
+### Before — Manual (10+ minutes)
 ```
 1. Driver takes photo of Bill of Lading
 2. Opens WhatsApp, sends to back office
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ But the real economy runs on mobile devices, in places where laptops don't fit:
 6. Submits for payment
 ```
 
-### After (Automated - 30 seconds)
+### After — Automated (30 seconds)
 ```python
 # Driver just texts the photo. Agent does the rest.
 run_agent("""
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ brew install android-platform-tools  # macOS
 # 4. Connect device & verify
 adb devices
 
-# 5. Set API key
+# 5. Set your OpenAI API key:
 export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
 
 # 6. Run your first agent
diff --git a/kernel.py b/kernel.py
index f827897..22cd06f 100644
--- a/kernel.py
+++ b/kernel.py
@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 import time
 import subprocess
 import json
-from typing import Dict, Any
+from typing import Dict, Any, List
 from openai import OpenAI
 import sanitizer
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+load_dotenv()
 
 # --- CONFIGURATION ---
 ADB_PATH = "adb"  # Ensure adb is in your PATH
-MODEL = "gpt-4o"  # Or "gpt-4-turbo" for faster/cheaper execution
+MODEL = os.environ.get("MODEL")  # Or "gpt-4-turbo" for faster/cheaper execution
 SCREEN_DUMP_PATH = "/sdcard/window_dump.xml"
 LOCAL_DUMP_PATH = "window_dump.xml"
 
-client = OpenAI(api_key=os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"))
+client = OpenAI(api_key=os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"), base_url=os.environ.get("BASE_URL"))
 
 def run_adb_command(command: List[str]):
     """Executes a shell command via ADB."""
diff --git a/sample.env b/sample.env
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..137a39d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/sample.env
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+OPENAI_API_KEY=""
+BASE_URL="https://api.openai.com/v1"
+MODEL="gpt-4o"
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