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+# usage
+
+works with node2nix. very simple
+
+## reconfigure node packages
+updates nix files depending on package.json
+``` shell
+node2nix
+```
+
+## build
+``` shell
+nix-build -A package
+```
+
+## run
+``` shell
+#run the executable
+./result/bin/EvidenceDump
+
+#run jusing node
+node result/lib/node_modules/EvidenceDump/server.js
+```
+