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+# LED
+LED is a lightweight editor written using Go.
+
+## Disclaimer
+This project is in VERY early stages and you could very likely destroy any file you open with it. _SO USE WITH CAUTION!_
+
+## Installation
+    git clone https://github.com/leothelocust/led.git
+    cd led/
+    make testfile
+    make
+    
+## Supported Key Bindings
+
+|Key Binding|Action|
+|---|---|
+| **Main** | |
+|`C-x C-s` | Save |
+|`C-x C-c` | Quit |
+|`C-g` | Abort current key command |
+| **Movement** | |
+|`C-p`\|`UP ARROW` | Up |
+|`C-n`\|`DOWN ARROW` | Down |
+|`C-f`\|`RIGHT ARROW` | Right |
+|`C-b`\|`LEFT ARROW` | Left |
+|`C-e` | End of line |
+|`C-a` | Beginning of line |
+|`M-b` | Move Back by Word |
+|`M-f` | Move Forward by Word |
+| **Other** | |
+|`C-u` | Prefix multiplier (similar to emacs) |
+| **Destructive** | |
+|`Backspace`| ... this is obvious |
+|`C-k`| Kill from point forward |
+| **Insert** | |
+|`[a-zA-Z0-9]`| Insert Character at point |
+|`!@#$%^&*()-=;\'"/.,`| Insert Special Character at point |
+
+
+
+## TODO
+* support more actions
+  * like delete (not just backspace)
+* undo
+* redo
+
+## Known Issues
+_... to many to list_
+
+## Contribute
+Not actively looking for help at this point, as this project is _very_ early in development.  That being said, if you see something that is fundamentally wrong, please don't just sit there, let me know.