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+# smartyaml
+handle yaml in smart ways
+
+## Availabililty
+[![npm](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-button-npm.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/smartyaml)
+[![git](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-button-git.svg)](https://GitLab.com/pushrocks/smartyaml)
+[![git](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-button-mirror.svg)](https://github.com/pushrocks/smartyaml)
+[![docs](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-button-docs.svg)](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/smartyaml/)
+
+## Status for master
+[![build status](https://GitLab.com/pushrocks/smartyaml/badges/master/build.svg)](https://GitLab.com/pushrocks/smartyaml/commits/master)
+[![coverage report](https://GitLab.com/pushrocks/smartyaml/badges/master/coverage.svg)](https://GitLab.com/pushrocks/smartyaml/commits/master)
+[![npm downloads per month](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/smartyaml.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/smartyaml)
+[![Dependency Status](https://david-dm.org/pushrocks/smartyaml.svg)](https://david-dm.org/pushrocks/smartyaml)
+[![bitHound Dependencies](https://www.bithound.io/github/pushrocks/smartyaml/badges/dependencies.svg)](https://www.bithound.io/github/pushrocks/smartyaml/master/dependencies/npm)
+[![bitHound Code](https://www.bithound.io/github/pushrocks/smartyaml/badges/code.svg)](https://www.bithound.io/github/pushrocks/smartyaml)
+[![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-2.x-blue.svg)](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v6.x/docs/api/)
+[![node](https://img.shields.io/badge/node->=%206.x.x-blue.svg)](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v6.x/docs/api/)
+[![JavaScript Style Guide](https://img.shields.io/badge/code%20style-standard-brightgreen.svg)](http://standardjs.com/)
+
+## Usage
+Use TypeScript for best in class instellisense.
+
+For further information read the linked docs at the top of this README.
+
+> MIT licensed | **©** [Lossless GmbH](https://lossless.gmbh)
+| By using this npm module you agree to our [privacy policy](https://lossless.gmbH/privacy.html)
+
+[![repo-footer](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-footer.svg)](https://push.rocks)