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+# pyproject.toml
+[project]
+name = "connectfour"
+version = "0.1.0"
+description = "Classic Connect Four game environment built for TextArena."
+dependencies = [
+    "textarena>=0.7.3",   # core framework
+]
+
+[openverse]
+entry_point = "env:ConnectFourEnv"
+tags = ["2-player", "logic", "reasoning"]
+author = "bobbycxy"