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+# Algolia
+NEXT_PUBLIC_ALGOLIA_APP_ID=
+NEXT_PUBLIC_ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY=
+NEXT_PUBLIC_ALGOLIA_BASE_SEARCH_INDEX_NAME=
+
+# GitHub API
+# Note: this token expires on Dec 16, 2023
+# check fine-grained tokens https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token#about-personal-access-tokens
+GITHUB_TOKEN_READ_ONLY=