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+# {{ project_name }}
+
+{{ description }}
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+```javascript
+const {{ project_slug }} = require('./index.js');
+
+{{ project_slug }}();
+```
+
+## License
+
+{{ license }}