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+# SocialTree
+
+*A simple way to show your links*
+
+---
+
+This is a very simple static site generator for listing the links for your
+social media channels.
+
+## Sounds great but how do I use it?
+
+It's very simple, follow these steps.
+1. Install PHP and Node.js
+2. Download the Project as zip or clone it
+3. Run `composer install` and `npm install`
+4. Edit the `config.php` file:
+   - The `author` is the displayed name
+   - The `imageName` should be the file name of the image you are using, the
+   file itself should be placed in `source/assets/images`
+   - The `design` refers to the style of your page the currently available styles are:
+     - main
+   - List as much links as you like in the `links` array:
+     - With the `color` property you can give the link the color of the social
+     media plaform of your choice, but this feature is optional, the link will
+     be displayed in the themes color if unset. The currently supported platforms
+     are:
+       - None, I will implement this feature in a future release
+     - Place the link in the `link` property, this property is needed.
+     - You can give the link a different text if you want with the `text` property.
+     This is also optional.
+     - Set the platform in the `platform` property, this will be displayed if the
+     `name` is unset.
+5. Compile the page with the command: `npm run prod`
+6. Copy the `build_production` directory to your webserver.
+
+---
+
+# @TODO
+
+- Different colors for different social media platforms
+- More themes
+
+--- 
+
+example.jpg by Yaka Bagus from Pexels:
+
+https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-costume-holding-a-swim-ring-while-standing-on-wooden-dock-9692281/
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