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+# This file contains your instance configuration
+# Some documentation about these variables is available here:
+# https://docs.joinplu.me/environment/
+
+## GENERAL SETTINGS ##
+
+# The directory containing database migrations
+# For Postgres: migrations/postgres
+# For SQlite: migrations/sqlite
+MIGRATION_DIRECTORY=migrations/postgres
+
+# The URL of your database (or its path for SQlite databases)
+DATABASE_URL=postgres://plume:plume@localhost/plume
+
+# The domain of your instance
+BASE_URL=plu.me
+
+# The secret key for private cookies and CSRF protection
+# You can generate one with `openssl rand -base64 32`
+ROCKET_SECRET_KEY=
+
+# Port and address which Plume will use
+ROCKET_PORT=7878
+ROCKET_ADDRESS=127.0.0.1
+
+## MAIL CONFIG ##
+#MAIL_SERVER=smtp.plu.me
+#MAIL_ADDRESS=no-reply@plu.me
+#MAIL_USER=plume
+#MAIL_PASSWORD=
+#MAIL_HELO_NAME=no-reply@plu.me
+
+## ADVANCED OPTIONS ##
+#MEDIA_UPLOAD_DIRECTORY=static/media
+#SEARCH_INDEX=search_index
+
+# Sample logo configuration
+#PLUME_LOGO=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs.svg
+#PLUME_LOGO_FAVICON=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs32.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_48=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs48.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_72=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs72.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_96=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs96.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_144=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs144.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_160=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs160.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_192=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs192.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_256=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs256.png
+#PLUME_LOGO_512=icons/trwnh/paragraphs/plumeParagraphs512.png