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+# Swapper
+Just a mod that auto swaps tools
+
+##Development
+Install Forge as usual, and setup your IDE as with any other Forge project. 
+
+##Compile from Source
+* Setup: Run [gradle]in the repository root: `gradlew[.bat] [setupDevWorkspace|setupDecompWorkspace] [eclipse|idea]`
+* Build: Run [gradle]in the repository root: `gradlew[.bat] build'
+* If obscure Gradle issues are found try running 'gradlew clean' and 'gradlew cleanCache'
+
+##Issue reporting
+Please include the following:
+
+* Minecraft version
+* Swapper version
+* Forge version/build
+* Versions of any mods potentially related to the issue 
+* Any relevant screenshots are greatly appreciated.
+* For crashes:
+	* Steps to reproduce
+	* ForgeModLoader-client-0.log (the FML log) from the root folder of the client
+
+##Licenses
+The Project is under the MIT License.  Do what you want with the code, but under no circumstances am I liable.