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 ## Quick Start
 
-1. Copy the sample config:
-   - `cp config.example.yaml config.yaml`
+1. Generate defaults directly:
+   - `go run ./cmd/scratchbox generate-config > config.yaml`
 2. Adjust settings for your environment.
 3. Start the server:
    - `go run ./cmd/scratchbox server --config config.yaml`