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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# ======================================
+# COMMON VARIBLES
+# ======================================
+
+# dependencies used by the app
+pkg_dependencies="python3-venv hikari hikari[server] hikari[speedups] hikari-lightbulb"
+
+# ======================================
+# PERSONAL HELPERS
+# ======================================
+
+# ======================================
+# EXPERIMENTAL HELPERS
+# ======================================
+
+# ======================================
+# FUTURE OFFICIAL HELPERS
+# ======================================
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