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+# repomixer
+Check your repository health
+
+List of checks:
+
+1. README.md - Must not be git default
+2. LICENSE
+3. CONTRIBUTING.md
+4. .travis.yml
+5. Travis build status
+6. .gitignore
+7. Test Cases
+
+The application works with the Repository url. The python scripts runs above checks to rate your project on the basis of collaborative friendliness of the project.
+
+More checks can be implemented as we progress!