diff --git a/plugin_use_cases/.env.example b/plugin_use_cases/.env.example
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-# =============================================================================
-# SIGMA PLUGIN HOST APPLICATION CONFIGURATION
-# =============================================================================
-# This file contains all configuration for the Sigma Plugin Host Application
-# Copy this file to .env and update the values below to match your Sigma instance
-# =============================================================================
-
-# =============================================================================
-# SIGMA API CONFIGURATION
-# =============================================================================
-# Your Sigma API credentials - obtain from Sigma Administration > Developer Access
-SIGMA_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id-here
-SIGMA_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret-here
-SIGMA_API_BASE_URL=https://aws-api.sigmacomputing.com
-
-# =============================================================================
-# APPLICATION SETTINGS
-# =============================================================================
-# Port for the Express server (default: 3000)
-PORT=3000
-
-# Enable debug logging (true/false)
-DEBUG=false
-
-# =============================================================================
-# USER CONFIGURATION
-# =============================================================================
-# Email addresses for different user types in your Sigma organization
-BUILD_EMAIL=build.user@example.com
-VIEW_EMAIL=view.user@example.com
-ADMIN_EMAIL=admin.user@example.com
-
-# Account types for different users
-BUILD_ACCOUNT_TYPE=Build
-VIEW_ACCOUNT_TYPE=View
-
-# =============================================================================
-# WORKBOOK CONFIGURATION
-# =============================================================================
-# Your Sigma organization slug (found in your Sigma URL)
-ORG_SLUG=your-org-slug
-
-# The name of your workbook containing the dashboard elements
-WORKBOOK_NAME=Your-Workbook-Name
-
-# Base URL for embed links (usually your Sigma domain)
-EMBED_URL_BASE=https://app.sigmacomputing.com
-
-# =============================================================================
-# PLUGIN CONFIGURATION
-# =============================================================================
-# Name of your plugin for display purposes
-PLUGIN_NAME=Dashboard Builder
-
-# Plugin-specific embed parameters (true/false values)
-PLUGIN_MODE=true
-DISABLE_AUTO_REFRESH=false
-DISABLE_MOBILE_VIEW=false
-HIDE_FOLDER_NAVIGATION=false
-HIDE_MENU=false
-HIDE_PAGE_CONTROLS=false
-HIDE_RELOAD_BUTTON=false
-HIDE_TITLE=false
-HIDE_TOOLTIP=false
-HIDE_VIEW_SELECT=false
-
-# Language and display settings
-LNG=en
-MENU_POSITION=top
-RESPONSIVE_HEIGHT=true
-THEME=light
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diff --git a/plugin_use_cases/README.md b/plugin_use_cases/README.md
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-# 🚀 Sigma Dashboard Builder - Multi-Area KPI Placement System
+# Sigma Dashboard Builder - Multi-Area KPI Placement System
 
 A sophisticated host application for Sigma's Dashboard Builder plugin that enables users to place different KPIs across three independent dashboard areas with persistent bookmark management.
 
-## ✨ Key Features
+## Key Features
 
-- **🎯 Multi-Area KPI Placement**: Place different KPIs in 3 independent dashboard areas
-- **💾 Persistent Bookmarks**: Save and restore complete multi-area configurations  
-- **🔄 Incremental Building**: Add KPIs to existing bookmarks without losing current state
-- **🛡️ Cross-Contamination Prevention**: Each area operates independently
-- **⚡ Real-time Synchronization**: ExploreKey sync across all areas
-- **🔐 Secure Authentication**: JWT-based authentication with automatic token refresh
+- **Multi-Area KPI Placement**: Place different KPIs in 3 independent dashboard areas
+- **Persistent Bookmarks**: Save and restore complete multi-area configurations  
+- **Incremental Building**: Add KPIs to existing bookmarks without losing current state
+- **Cross-Contamination Prevention**: Each area operates independently
+- **Real-time Synchronization**: ExploreKey sync across all areas
+- **Secure Authentication**: JWT-based authentication with automatic token refresh
 
-## 🏗️ Architecture
+## Architecture
 
 ### Dual Storage System
 - **Sigma Bookmarks**: Store exploreKey and workbook state (single-state, cloud)