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+# space - A simple shell written in C++
+
+## What is space?
+
+Space is a shell. Not much else.
+
+## How to use?
+
+1. Compile (`g++ src/main.cpp -o space`).
+
+2. Run the outputted binary (`space`).
+
+3. Run your commands inside the shell.
+
+If you need to change your directory, run `cd (directory)`. If you need to exit the shell, type `exit`. 
+
+The path is hard-coded into the source code, change the vector on line 38 to add directories to your path.
+
+If you want to run an executable in your current directory, there's no need for the ./ (keep in mind Space will prioritise local executables over ones in the path)