diff --git a/config.yaml b/config.yaml
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+llm:
+  endpoint: "http://localhost:11434"
+  model: "llama3"
+  temperature: 0.7
+  timeout: 30
+
+audit:
+  max_depth: 3
+  severity_levels:
+    - critical
+    - warning
+    - info
+
+fix:
+  create_backup: true
+  backup_dir: ".config_auditor_backup"
+  dry_run_default: false