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+# ion-cli
+
+## Installation Instructions
+1. clone this repo
+2. run `npm install -g`
+
+## Running Instructions
+run using `ion --instruction`
+
+## Notes
+* If you have trouble with windows running the script, try using `Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser`
+
+# Specific Commands
+## Anime
+run using `ion --anime`
+### arguments
+* `-name="name"`: The name of the anime you want to watch
+* `-episode=#`: The number of the episode you want to watch - ***OPTIONAL***