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+#!/bin/bash
+set -e
+
+echo "Installing dependencies..."
+cd "$(dirname "$0")/backend"
+python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt --quiet
+
+echo
+echo "Starting WireDraw at http://localhost:8000"
+echo "Press Ctrl+C to stop."
+echo
+
+python3 run.py