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+# Simplex
+
+An extremely simple task management API.
+
+## Installation
+
+For development, simply run `./install.sh dev`. This will install necessary
+prerequisites. Run `lapis server production` to start the server and `lapis term`
+to stop it.
+
+For production, make sure a domain name is pointed at the server's IP address,
+then run `./install.sh`. This will install the necessary prerequisites and start
+the server as a service.