diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
index 4837f8a..afa2cac 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 _tasks:
   - "echo '==== Successfully generated new .env file 🚀 ===='"
 
-use_generic_env:
-  type: bool
-  help: Create generic empty .env file (true) or create a network specific .env.{network_name} file (false).
-  placeholder: "true"
-  default: "true"
-
 target_network:
   type: str
   help: Name of your target network.
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %} b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
index 46c92e0..dbaea6e 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
       "preLaunchTask": "Start AlgoKit LocalNet",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -17,7 +24,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "args": ["deploy"],
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/README.md b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
index 7df5b15..dc2a1a4 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -74,7 +73,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`### Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
 
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
index 4837f8a..afa2cac 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 _tasks:
   - "echo '==== Successfully generated new .env file 🚀 ===='"
 
-use_generic_env:
-  type: bool
-  help: Create generic empty .env file (true) or create a network specific .env.{network_name} file (false).
-  placeholder: "true"
-  default: "true"
-
 target_network:
   type: str
   help: Name of your target network.
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %} b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
index de9a409..6c40d26 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -11,7 +11,14 @@
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
       "preLaunchTask": "Build contracts (+ LocalNet)",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -22,7 +29,14 @@
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/smart_contracts",
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
index 469abaa..4d58024 100644
--- a/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
+++ b/examples/generators/production_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -75,7 +74,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`### Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
 
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
index 4837f8a..afa2cac 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 _tasks:
   - "echo '==== Successfully generated new .env file 🚀 ===='"
 
-use_generic_env:
-  type: bool
-  help: Create generic empty .env file (true) or create a network specific .env.{network_name} file (false).
-  placeholder: "true"
-  default: "true"
-
 target_network:
   type: str
   help: Name of your target network.
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %} b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
index 46c92e0..dbaea6e 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
       "preLaunchTask": "Start AlgoKit LocalNet",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -17,7 +24,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "args": ["deploy"],
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/README.md b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
index 0a7ee5f..25fe33c 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_python/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -74,7 +73,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`
 
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
index 4837f8a..afa2cac 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 _tasks:
   - "echo '==== Successfully generated new .env file 🚀 ===='"
 
-use_generic_env:
-  type: bool
-  help: Create generic empty .env file (true) or create a network specific .env.{network_name} file (false).
-  placeholder: "true"
-  default: "true"
-
 target_network:
   type: str
   help: Name of your target network.
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %} b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
index de9a409..6c40d26 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -11,7 +11,14 @@
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
       "preLaunchTask": "Build contracts (+ LocalNet)",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -22,7 +29,14 @@
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/smart_contracts",
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
index 2617064..edffbe4 100644
--- a/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
+++ b/examples/generators/starter_python_smart_contract_typescript/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -75,7 +74,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`
 
diff --git a/examples/production_python/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/production_python/.vscode/launch.json
index 46c92e0..dbaea6e 100644
--- a/examples/production_python/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/production_python/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
       "preLaunchTask": "Start AlgoKit LocalNet",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -17,7 +24,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "args": ["deploy"],
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/production_python/README.md b/examples/production_python/README.md
index 9ebcc7c..e9d3ee2 100644
--- a/examples/production_python/README.md
+++ b/examples/production_python/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -74,7 +73,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`### Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
 
diff --git a/examples/starter_python/.vscode/launch.json b/examples/starter_python/.vscode/launch.json
index 46c92e0..dbaea6e 100644
--- a/examples/starter_python/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/examples/starter_python/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
       "preLaunchTask": "Start AlgoKit LocalNet",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -17,7 +24,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "args": ["deploy"],
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Build contracts",
diff --git a/examples/starter_python/README.md b/examples/starter_python/README.md
index 6093b0b..d0f66e1 100644
--- a/examples/starter_python/README.md
+++ b/examples/starter_python/README.md
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -74,7 +73,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under hello_world
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`
 
diff --git a/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml b/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
index 4837f8a..afa2cac 100644
--- a/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
+++ b/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/copier.yaml
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 _tasks:
   - "echo '==== Successfully generated new .env file 🚀 ===='"
 
-use_generic_env:
-  type: bool
-  help: Create generic empty .env file (true) or create a network specific .env.{network_name} file (false).
-  placeholder: "true"
-  default: "true"
-
 target_network:
   type: str
   help: Name of your target network.
diff --git a/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% raw %}{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}{% endraw %} b/template_content/.algokit/generators/create_env_file/{% raw %}{% if use_generic_env %}.env{% endif %}{% endraw %}
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/template_content/README.md.jinja b/template_content/README.md.jinja
index d2fbe84..c95d783 100644
--- a/template_content/README.md.jinja
+++ b/template_content/README.md.jinja
@@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ Ensure the following pre-requisites are installed and properly configured:
 Run the following commands within the project folder:
 
 - **Install Poetry**: Required for Python dependency management. [Installation Guide](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation). Verify with `poetry -V` to see version `1.2`+.
-- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to:
-  - Install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
-  - Configure '.env' files if needed (see [AlgoKit Generators](#algokit-generators)).
+- **Setup Project**: Execute `algokit project bootstrap all` to install dependencies and setup a Python virtual environment in `.venv`.
+- **Configure environment**: Execute `algokit generate env-file -a target_network localnet` to create a `.env.localnet` file with default configuration for `localnet`.
 - **Start LocalNet**: Use `algokit localnet start` to initiate a local Algorand network.
 
 ### Development Workflow
@@ -77,7 +76,7 @@ By default the template creates a single `HelloWorld` contract under {{ contract
 
 ### Generate '.env' files
 
-By default the template instance would not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
+By default the template instance does not contain any env files. Using [`algokit project deploy`](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/project/deploy.md) against `localnet` | `testnet` | `mainnet` will use default values for `algod` and `indexer` unless overwritten via `.env` or `.env.{target_network}`. 
 
 To generate a new `.env` or `.env.{target_network}` file, run `algokit generate env-file`
 
diff --git a/template_content/{% if ide_vscode %}.vscode{% endif %}/launch.json.jinja b/template_content/{% if ide_vscode %}.vscode{% endif %}/launch.json.jinja
index cd188b1..2b6ed9c 100644
--- a/template_content/{% if ide_vscode %}.vscode{% endif %}/launch.json.jinja	
+++ b/template_content/{% if ide_vscode %}.vscode{% endif %}/launch.json.jinja	
@@ -9,7 +9,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
       "preLaunchTask": "Start AlgoKit LocalNet",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -18,7 +25,14 @@
       "module": "smart_contracts",
       "args": ["deploy"],
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {% elif deployment_language == 'typescript' -%}
     {
@@ -31,7 +45,14 @@
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
       "preLaunchTask": "Build contracts (+ LocalNet)",
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {
       "name": "Deploy contracts",
@@ -42,7 +63,14 @@
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/smart_contracts",
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       "skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**", "node_modules/**"],
-      "envFile": "${workspaceFolder}/.env.localnet"
+      "env": {
+        "ALGOD_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "ALGOD_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "ALGOD_PORT": "4001",
+        "INDEXER_TOKEN": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
+        "INDEXER_SERVER": "http://localhost",
+        "INDEXER_PORT": "8980"
+      }
     },
     {% endif -%}
     {