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+tasks:
+  - init: npm install && npm run build
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+[![Gitpod ready-to-code](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gitpod-ready--to--code-blue?logo=gitpod)](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/runwayml/hosted-models)
+
 # Hosted Models JavaScript SDK
 
 [![Runway Hosted Models JavaScript SDK Image](https://runway-static-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/github/hosted-models-js-sdk.jpg)](https://runwayml.com)