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Description

Improved environment configuration documentation and onboarding setup instructions for contributors.
Added missing environment variables to .env.example and updated the README with clearer local environment setup guidance.

Related Issue

Fixes #206

Type of change

  • Bug fix
  • New feature / enhancement
  • Documentation update
  • Test addition
  • Refactor

Checklist

  • I have read CONTRIBUTING.md
  • My branch is up to date with main
  • I have run pytest -v and all tests pass
  • I have not introduced duplicate issues or features
  • My PR title follows the format: feat/fix/docs/test: short description
  • No hardcoded secrets or API keys in my code
  • This PR is linked to a GSSoC 2026 issue

Changes Made

Added missing JWT_SECRET variable to .env.example
Added missing DATABASE_URL variable to .env.example
Added environment setup instructions to README
Clarified important environment variables for local development
Added note about optional LLM provider configuration

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@shreyaundage shreyaundage requested a review from imDarshanGK as a code owner May 22, 2026 05:47
@shreyaundage shreyaundage changed the title docs: improve env setup and update env example docs: Improved .env.example and Updated README May 22, 2026
@imDarshanGK imDarshanGK added good first issue Beginner friendly tasks gssoc:approved Official approved GSSoC 2026 contribution gssoc2026 Official GSSoC 2026 issue level:beginner Beginner friendly labels May 22, 2026
@imDarshanGK imDarshanGK merged commit bbffcd2 into imDarshanGK:main May 22, 2026
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