diff --git a/hw1/.env.example b/hw1/.env.example
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+OPENAI_API_KEY=""
+FIREWALL_API_KEY=""
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diff --git a/hw1/README.md b/hw1/README.md
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--- a/hw1/README.md
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ This is a RAG LLM application for asking questions about Kerbal Space Program (K
 Install python3, then run the following:
 ```
 pip install -r requirements.txt
-touch .env
+cp .env.example .env
 ```
 After, populate .env with your OPENAI_API_KEY and FIREWALL_API_KEY