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+tasks:
+  - init: npm install
+    command: npm run start
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+[![Gitpod ready-to-code](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gitpod-ready--to--code-blue?logo=gitpod)](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/publiclab/community-toolbox)
+
 ## Community Toolbox
 
 A platform dedicated to community growth and getting insights on organization-wide activities.