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+# Basic help [`doc_basics`]
+
+Adds basic help texts about Minetest, controls, gameplay and other basics.
+This mod uses the Documentation System [`doc`] as a basis. It adds these
+categories:
+
+* Basics: Basic gameplay information
+* Advanced usage: Advanced Minetest information (not gameplay-releavant) for power users
+
+Version: 0.1.0