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+[![Contributors][contributors-shield]][contributors-url]
+[![Forks][forks-shield]][forks-url]
+[![Stargazers][stars-shield]][stars-url]
+[![Issues][issues-shield]][issues-url]
+[![MIT License][license-shield]][license-url]
+[![LinkedIn][linkedin-shield]][linkedin-url]
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+ A simple Discord bot created with discord.py for a University project.
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+A simple Discord bot created with discord.py for a University project.
+
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+[Python](https://python.org)
+
+### Installation
+
+_Below is an example of how you can instruct your audience on installing and setting up your app. This template doesn't rely on any external dependencies or services._
+
+1. Clone the repo
+ ```sh
+ git clone https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.git
+ ```
+3. Install Python packages
+ ```sh
+ pip install -r requirements.txt
+ ```
+4. Enter your credentials in `.env`
+ ```env
+ DISCORD_TOKEN=ENTER_YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN
+ DISCORD_ID=ENTER_YOUR_DISCORD_ID
+ ```
+
+
+## Usage
+
+```
+py main.py
+```
+
+
+## Contributing
+
+If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement".
+Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!
+
+1. Fork the Project
+2. Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your Changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the Branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+
+## License
+
+Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE.txt` for more information.
+
+
+
+
+## Contact
+
+Your Name - [https://sy.hr/](https://sy.hr) - mail@rhysbi.shop
+
+Project Link: [https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot](https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot)
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+
+[contributors-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/contributors/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.svg?style=for-the-badge
+[contributors-url]: https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot/graphs/contributors
+[forks-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/forks/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.svg?style=for-the-badge
+[forks-url]: https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot/network/members
+[stars-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/stars/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.svg?style=for-the-badge
+[stars-url]: https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot/stargazers
+[issues-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/issues/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.svg?style=for-the-badge
+[issues-url]: https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot/issues
+[license-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/license/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot.svg?style=for-the-badge
+[license-url]: https://github.com/ssyyhhrr/discord.py-bot/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
+[linkedin-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/-LinkedIn-black.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=linkedin&colorB=555
+[linkedin-url]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-bishop-158638214/