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+# Bot developed with discord.py (rewrite)
+
+#### __Prerequisites__
+
+- Python 3.7.9
+- [requirements.txt](requirements.txt)
+
+#### __Setting up__
+
+- A `setup.py` file that contains:
+
+```py
+token = "your token"
+```
+
+#### __Starting up__
+
+- Run [main.py](main.py)
+
+#### __Add the bot to your server__
+
+- [This site](https://discordapi.com/permissions.html) allows you to choose which permissions to add by default to the bot.
+    - Choose *Administrator* so you don't get in over your head.
+    - Copy and paste the ID of your bot in *Client ID* found [here](https://discord.com/developers/applications) and go to the link at the bottom of the page.
+
+## __Features__
+
+Everything is explained by doing `.help`
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