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-# Project Template
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-This repository is a Gitea template for starting new projects.
-
-Included by default:
-- `.gitea/workflows/ci.yml` for a basic CI smoke check
-- `.editorconfig` for consistent formatting
-- `.gitignore` with a few safe defaults
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-Use Gitea's "Use this template" action to generate a new repository from it.