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 **Optional: Mention-only mode**
 
-Set `mention_only: true` to make the bot respond only when @-mentioned. Useful for shared servers where you want the bot to respond only when explicitly called.
+Set `"mention_only": true` to make the bot respond only when @-mentioned. Useful for shared servers where you want the bot to respond only when explicitly called.
 
 **6. Run**