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+# Python-generated files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[oc]
+build/
+dist/
+wheels/
+*.egg-info
+.coverage
+.coverage.*
+agent_history.gif
+static/browser_history/*.gif
+
+# Virtual environments
+.venv
+venv/
+
+# User config file
+config.yaml
+
+# Langgraph
+.langgraph_api