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+# desmoctl
+
+A tool for controlling a desmofylakas cluster written in Chicken Scheme.
+
+## Installation
+
+Install [Chicken Scheme](https://wiki.call-cc.org/platforms).
+
+Run the tool in the interpreter with tests:
+
+    INLINE_TESTS=1 csi -s desmoctl.scm
+
+Compile the tool for production.
+
+    csc -O3 -o desmoctl desmoctl.scm
+
+## Usage
+
+See `desmoctl help`.