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 ### Install
 
+Clone the current git repository and cd inside.
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+Run `submodule init && submodule update`  *NOTE : this step might not be necessary at some point*
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 Copy `.env.template` to `.env` and change variables to suit your need.
 
 You **MUST** set at least the `ANNOTOT_SECRET_KEY_BASE` to a random string, the rest is preconfigured for a local development environment.