additional info

README.md

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 Polaris also supports reproducible development environments using [Nix](https://nixos.org/) with [Flakes](https://nixos.wiki/wiki/Flakes).
 
 1. Install [Nix](https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-installer). We recommend the Determinate Systems installer to automatically configure your system with Flakes turned on.
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 2. Clone, Setup and Test:
 
    ```sh
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    nix develop
    make test-unit
    ```
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 3. Start a local development network:
 
    ```sh
    make start
    ```
 
+Note: If you would prefer to automatically load this environment everytime you enter the Polaris directory, you can use `direnv`:
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+- Create a `.envrc` file with the line `use flake`
+- Run `direnv allow`
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 ## 🚧 WARNING: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 🚧
 
 This project is work in progress and subject to frequent changes as we are still working on wiring up the final system.