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+# A single target C99 compiler
+
+This compiler was born out of a need to be able to compile on ableOS
+
+## Installation
+Use cargo to install CWasm.
+
+```bash
+cargo install --git https://git.ablecorp.us/able/CWasm
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+
+## Contributing
+Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
+
+Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.
+
+## License
+[MIT](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/mit/)
+
+