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+# Run and deploy your AI Studio app
+
+This contains everything you need to run your app locally.
+
+View your app in AI Studio: https://ai.studio/apps/5c9007e9-e5d8-4d87-84db-c4c55ffcbde1
+
+## Run Locally
+
+**Prerequisites:**  Node.js
+
+
+1. Install dependencies:
+   `npm install`
+2. Set the `GEMINI_API_KEY` in [.env.local](.env.local) to your Gemini API key
+3. Run the app:
+   `npm run dev`