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@@ -8,3 +8,9 @@ Install requirements.txt in a virtual environment of your choice and execute mai
 pip install -r requirements.txt
 python main.py
 ```
+## Configuration
+
+This project uses environment variables for authentication.
+
+Make sure to define the required variables before running the examples.
+An example configuration is available in `.env.example`.