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+widdler
+=======
+
+widdler is a single binary that serves up
+[TiddlyWiki](https://tiddlywiki.com)s.
+
+It can be used to server existing wikis, or to create new ones.
+
+# Installation
+
+```
+go get -u suah.dev/widdler
+```
+
+# Running
+
+```
+widdler 
+```
+
+# Creating a new TiddlyWiki
+
+Simply browse to the file name you wish to create. widdler will automatically
+create the wiki file based off the current `empty.html` TiddlyWiki version.
+
+# Saving changes
+
+Simply hit the save button!