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+# Reticulum configuration directory (default: ~/.tinyweb/.reticulum)
+# RNS_CONFIG_DIR=/path/to/reticulum
+
+# Connect to an internet-accessible TCP transport node for mesh connectivity
+# over the public internet (optional — leave unset for local-only mesh)
+# RNS_TCP_HOST=rnode.bre.land
+# RNS_TCP_PORT=4242