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+#!/bin/bash
+
+set -e
+
+# Change to the directory containing this script
+cd "$(dirname "$0")"
+
+# Activate the virtual environment
+source bin/activate
+
+# Start the FastAPI application
+exec uvicorn main:app \
+    --host 0.0.0.0 \
+    --port 8000
+