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+# Description: Example of .env file
+# Usage: Copy this file to .env and change the values
+#        according to your needs
+#        Do not commit .env file to git
+#        Do not change .env.example file
+
+# langflow_database_url=postgresql://postgres:postgres@localhost:5432/langflow
+langflow_database_url=sqlite:///./langflow.db
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