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+# electronics
+This is a Minetest mod that adds electronic components. By itself, this mod
+doesn't do much. It was created to provide crafting materials for other mods
+like the electronic-appliances mod.
+
+Code License: CC0 (see LICENSE)
+Textures License: CC0 (see LICENSE)