diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "your-project-name",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "scripts": {
+    "start": "node server.js",
+    "build": "echo 'No build step defined'"
+  },
+  "dependencies": {},
+  "devDependencies": {}
+}