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+from flask import Flask, jsonify
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+
+@app.route("/", methods=["GET"])
+def index():
+    return jsonify({"message": "Hello, Flask!"})
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
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