diff --git a/redcircle/package-lock.json b/redcircle/package-lock.json
index 39bc814..98e95c5 100644
--- a/redcircle/package-lock.json
+++ b/redcircle/package-lock.json
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diff --git a/redcircle/package.json b/redcircle/package.json
index 9de6b07..18a71de 100644
--- a/redcircle/package.json
+++ b/redcircle/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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-    "dotenv": "^16.5.0"
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   }
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