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Added docs for canopy info provider

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The following env configuration options are available:
* `PROVIDER_CONRAD_API_KEY`: The API key you got from Conrad (mandatory)
### Custom provider
### Canopy / Amazon
The Canopy provider uses the [Canopy API](https://www.canopyapi.co/) to search for parts and get shopping information from Amazon.
Canopy is a third-party service that provides access to Amazon product data through their API. Their trial plan offers 100 requests per month for free,
and they also offer paid plans with higher limits. To use the Canopy provider, you need to create an account on the Canopy website and obtain an API key.
Once you have the API key, you can configure the Canopy provider in Part-DB using the web UI or environment variables:
* `PROVIDER_CANOPY_API_KEY`: The API key you got from Canopy (mandatory)
### Custom providers
To create a custom provider, you have to create a new class implementing the `InfoProviderInterface` interface. As long
as it is a valid Symfony service, it will be automatically loaded and can be used.