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# flask

> A general utility script for Flask applications. Loads the application defined in the `FLASK_APP` environment variable.
> More information: <https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/1.1.x/cli/>.

- Run a development server:

`flask run`

- Show the routes for the app:

`flask routes`

- Run a Python interactive shell in the app's context:

`flask shell`
