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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# 1. Navigate to app directory
+cd /app
+
+# 2. Install dependencies (Including NiceGUI if missing)
+# This checks your requirements.txt AND ensures nicegui is present
+pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
+
+# 3. Start NiceGUI in the Background (&)
+# This runs silently while the script continues
+echo "🚀 Starting NiceGUI on Port 8080..."
+python3 gallery_app.py &
+
+# 4. Start Streamlit in the Foreground
+# This keeps the container running
+echo "🚀 Starting Streamlit on Port 8501..."
+streamlit run app.py --server.port=8501 --server.address=0.0.0.0
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