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+<h1>Elpha! The bot being developed</h1>
+
+
+![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.0.0-green.svg?cacheSeconds=2592000&style=for-the-badge)
+![botlib](https://img.shields.io/badge/powered_by-discord.js-blue?style=for-the-badge)
+
+
+## Installing the modules
+
+```sh
+npm install
+```
+
+## Running the bot
+```sh
+node .
+```
+
+## .env file
+```json
+DATABASE_URL=
+token=
+```
+
+## Elpha's prefix
+
+Elpha uses Discord slash commands however the custom command's prefix will be added soon! 
+
+
+## Open Source
+
+***What can i do with this code?***
+
+You are allowed to use and add-to this code to help make the bot better.
+
+***Can i claim what i add as MY code?***
+
+Yes! However you cannot claim my portions as yours
+
+***When will this code be updated?***
+
+I will do my best to update the code when i get a full feature made. I will have a folder of test features i'm working on that you can help with