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+# Minimal file just to run the flask threads
+
+from web_app import appV3
+from config import FLASK_PORT
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("[FLASK] Starting Flask API on port", FLASK_PORT)
+    appV3.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=FLASK_PORT)