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+# HQ Tox Bot
+
+A [counter-anti-disintermediation](https://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Counter-Anti-Disintermediation) 
+hackspace status bot, capable of operating by local network discovery alone.
+
+## Features
+ * HQ status updates
+ * Locks the door
+ * Unlocks the door
+ * Opportunity for someone to write a proper Tox bot framework for Nim
+ * Tox group invites
+ * The cops can't do shit about it
+
+## Authorization
+
+The initial user is hardcoded and addition users are added via the `invite` 
+command. Ask @ehmry 
+(toxid:DF0AC9107E0A30E7201C6832B017AC836FBD1EDAC390EE99B68625D73C3FD929FB47F1872CA4)
+for access.