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@@ -26,4 +26,12 @@ This is the frontend for the LPA Data Validator application. It is a nodeJS expr
 - Run the application in watch mode
     ```
     npm run start
+    ```
+- run the application, using a local api
+    ```
+    npm run start:local
+    ```
+- run the application, using a local api in watch mode
+    ```
+    npm run start:local:watch
     ```
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