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 # template
 
-![tests](https://github.com/quantum-accelerators/quacc/actions/workflows/tests.yaml/badge.svg)
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-A template for Python packages.
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-<p align="center">
-  📖 <a href="https://quantum-accelerators.github.io/template/"><b><i>Check out the documentation!</i></b></a> 📖
-</p>
+A simple-to-use template for Python packages.