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 # Chapter
 
-This is the chapter app.
+Chapter is a lead research app purpose-build for developer tools. 
+
+Note: This project is under ongoing development.
 
 ## Quick Start
 
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 docker compose up
 ```
 
+Note: This project integrates with third-party APIs. You will need to obtain the necessary API keys for these services and update them in your `.env` file. For example, see the provided `.env.docker.example` file for the required format.
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 ### Details
 
 <summary>Command Examples</summary>