diff --git a/backend/api-gateway/package.json b/backend/api-gateway/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "api-gateway",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "main": "index.js",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "express": "^4.18.2"
+  },
+  "scripts": {
+    "start": "node index.js"
+  }
+}