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+## Prerequisites
+
+[Self-hosted instance of Gitea](https://about.gitea.com/products/gitea/)
+
 ## Directions
 
 1.  Locate your custom directory: Site Administration > Configuration > Custom File Root Path (e.g., /var/lib/gitea/custom)