diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ API_ENDPOINT=http://localhost:8080/v1
 # The OpenAI-compatible endpoint for the bot to send messsages to. Defaults to "http://localhost:8080/v1"
 # e.x. "http://localhost:8080/v1", "https://api.openai.com/v1"
 
-API_KEY="none"
+API_KEY=none
 # Your API key here for OpenAI/LocalAI. Defaults to the string "none".
 # MAKE SURE to fill this in with your OpenAI API Key or a key you may have set for LocalAI.
 # If you didn't set the API key for LocalAI, you may leave this blank.