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+# This file is only used for local development
+GITHUB_TOKEN=XXX
+INTERVAL=1m
+LOG_LEVEL=debug
+SLACK_HOOK=https://hooks.slack.com/services/T02MTEVH7/BASDAHYRZ/XXX...