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 You'll also need to to make adjustments to the API base urls and Gateway.  See [here](https://github.com/ncats/gsrs3-main-deployment#optionally-use-development-mode-for-the-frontend-in-the-local-embedded-deployment) details.
 
+If you have a need for different environment, you can create a new one based on the existing pattern.
+
 
 ## Troubleshooting