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+APP_PORT=8080
+APP_DEBUG=true
+
+MAXLEN=5120
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+# blek! Bin
+blek! Bin is a minimalist, privacy-respecting alternative to pastebin.
+
+# Running an instance
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+# edit your .env
+npm run dev/prod
+```
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