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+# dysnoma-chat-log
+
+Read the Dysnomia chat log in real time.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Clone the repo
+2. Rename `sample.env` to `.env`
+3. Install dependencies with `pip install -r requirements.txt`
+4. Run with `python main.py`
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