diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9378e66
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+# Shannon Environment Configuration
+# Copy this file to .env and fill in your credentials
+
+# Anthropic API Key (required - choose one)
+ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
+
+# OR use OAuth token instead
+# CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN=your-oauth-token-here
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index b91c4cf..f0e66bb 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 node_modules/
 .shannon-store.json
 .env
-agent-logs/
-/audit-logs/
+audit-logs/
 dist/