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 ## Installation
 
-After cloning the repository, execute the `setup.sh` file.  \\
-It will create a virtual environment and install the required tools. \\
+After cloning the repository, execute the `setup.sh` file.
+It will create a virtual environment and install the required tools.
 To activate the virtual environment, use `source venv/bin/activate`