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 [How to use](#how-to-use) •
 [Installation](#installation) •
 [Configuration](#configuration) •
+[GitPod Environment](#gitpod-environment) •
 [3rd Party Libraries](#3rd-party-libraries) •
 [Related](#related) •
 [License](#license) •
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 ## Configuration
 
+## GitPod Environment
+[![setup automated](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gitpod-ready_to_code-orange?logo=gitpod)](https://gitpod.io/from-referrer/)
+
 ## 3rd Party Libraries
 
 ## Related