Commands
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
python -m pip install python-dotenv requests
touch .env .env.example requirements.txtAI Builder Launchpad · Step 05
Set Up Python
A clean environment prevents dependency confusion and keeps secrets out of source files.
Env Pattern
API_KEY="put_real_key_in_dotenv"
PUBLIC_BASE_URL="http://127.0.0.1:8000"Rules
- Never commit
.env. - Commit
.env.example. - Print only safe health checks.
Deliverable
A script that loads an environment variable and exits clearly if it is missing.
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