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.gitignore

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+server/.env
+server/node_modules
+.vscode

README.md

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 This crossword layout generator takes in a list of answers and outputs a crossword layout.  Our program **does not** generate the answers or the clues.
 
+## Running the code locally
+
+**Step 1:** Navigate to the server directory: `cd server`
+
+**Step 2:** Install project dependencies: `npm install`
+
+**Step 3:** Create a file named `.env` in `server`. In the file, add your API key: `OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key`
+
+**Step 4:** Start the server with `npm start` (default: port 3000)
+
+**Step 5:** Go back to the main project directory and run the live server extension.
+
 ## Input and Output Format
 
 An input is a list of answers in a JSON format.  The clues can optionally be included with the input.