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+# dotfiles-local
+
+My dotfiles. Extends `thoughtbot/dotfiles`
+
+# Installation
+
+```bash
+chsh -s $(which zsh)
+git clone git@github.com:thoughtbot/dotfiles.git
+git clone git@github.com:danbee/dotfiles-local.git
+brew tap thoughtbot/formulae
+brew install rcm
+env RCRC=$HOME/dotfiles/rcrc rcup
+```