diff --git a/nexus/setup_gitea.py b/nexus/setup_gitea.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/scaffold/deep-dive/.env.example b/scaffold/deep-dive/.env.example
index ec32fb4..5bdba25 100644
--- a/scaffold/deep-dive/.env.example
+++ b/scaffold/deep-dive/.env.example
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Deep Dive Environment Configuration
 
+# Gitea API token for branch protection
+GITEA_TOKEN=your_gitea_api_token_here
+
 # Telegram (required for delivery)
 TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
 TELEGRAM_CHANNEL_ID=-1001234567890