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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`