# ENSApi Development and Contributions

:::note
This guide covers running ENSApi locally for development and contributions.
:::

## Configure Environment Variables

```bash
cd apps/ensapi
cp .env.local.example .env.local
```

:::caution
ENSApi's `.env.local` should be placed at `apps/ensapi/.env.local`, _not_ at the monorepo root.
:::

[ENSApi Configuration Options](/docs/services/ensapi/usage/configuration)

## Running ENSApi

```bash
# from monorepo root
pnpm run -F ensapi dev

# from apps/ensapi
pnpm run dev
```