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+# Node-RED
+
+A visual tool for wiring the Internet of Things.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+Check out [INSTALL](INSTALL) for full instructions on getting started.
+
+1. download the zip and unzip, or git clone
+2. cd node-red
+3. npm install
+4. node red.js
+5. Open [http://localhost:1880]
+
+## Browser Support
+
+The Node-RED editor runs in the browser. We routinely develop and test using
+Chrome and Firefox. We have anecdotal evidence that it works in IE9.
+
+We do not yet support mobile browsers, although that is high on our priority
+list.
+
+## Contributing
+
+### Reporting issues
+
+Please raise any bug reports or feature requests on the project's issue 
+tracker. Be sure to search the list to see if your issue has already 
+been raised.
+
+### Creating new nodes
+
+The plugin nature of Node-RED means anyone can create a new node to extend
+its capabilities. Eventually, the nodes will be npm-installable, but we're not
+there yet.
+
+### Pull-Requests
+
+In order for us to accept pull-requests, the contributor must first complete
+a Contributor License Agreement (CLA). This clarifies the intellectual 
+property license granted with any contribution. It is for your protection as a 
+Contributor as well as the protection of IBM and its customers; it does not 
+change your rights to use your own Contributions for any other purpose.
+
+## Authors
+
+Node-RED is a creation of the IBM Emerging Technology Services team.
+
+* Nick O'Leary [http://twitter.com/knolleary](@knolleary)
+* Dave Conway-Jones [http://twitter.com/ceejay](@ceejay)
+
+## Copyright and license
+
+Copyright 2013 IBM Corp. under [the Apache 2.0 license](LICENSE).