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 - [Docker](https://docker.com)
 - [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/)
 
+### VM Resources
+
+Minimal resources required:
+
+- **CPU**: 1 core
+- **RAM**: 1-2 GB
+- **Storage**: 1 GB
+- **OS**: Any Linux (tested on Alpine, Debian, Ubuntu)
+
+The app is lightweight and will run comfortably on even the smallest cloud VMs.
+
 ## Deployment
 
 ### Quick Start