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+# DataLockLib
+___
+
+## **Developer API**
+Repository
+```kotlin
+repositories {
+    maven {
+        url = uri("https://repo.destro.xyz/snapshots")
+    }
+}
+
+dependencies {
+    compileOnly("com.alttd.datalock:api:1.0.0-SNAPSHOT")
+}
+```
+
+## **Usage**
+An instance of DataLock can be obtained by using this code. 
+```
+DataLockAPI datalock = DataLockAPI.get();
+```
+
+## **Downloads**
+There are currently no downloads provided. Jars can only be obtained by building from source.
+
+## **Building**
+
+#### Initial setup
+Clone the repo using `git clone https://github.com/Altitude-Devs/DataLockLib.git`.
+
+#### Building
+Use the command `./gradlew build --stacktrace` in the project root directory.
+The compiled jar will be placed in directory `/plugin/build/libs/`.
+
+## **Commands**
+
+| Command             | Description                 | Permission                  |
+|---------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
+
+## **Permissions**
+
+| Permission                  | Description                                    |
+|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
+
+## **Configuration**
+
+```yaml
+
+```
+
+## **Support**
+
+## **License**
+[LICENSE](LICENSE)
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