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+# README Boilerplate
+
+A collection of best practices for a simple and informative README.
+
+## Installation
+
+Download to your project directory, add it, and commit.
+
+```sh
+curl -O https://github.com/christianbundy/readme-boilerplate.md
+git add README.md
+git commit -m "Add README Boilerplate"
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+Edit `README.md` with the name of your project, a description, installation instructions, usage instructions, how to get support, and how people can contribute to your project.
+
+## Support
+
+Please open an issue to receive support for this project.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Fork the project, create a new branch, make your changes, and open a pull request.