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+# Digger Docs
+
+These docs are built using a tool called [mintlify](https://www.mintlify.com/).
+
+To run the docs site locally:
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+1. Install mintlify according to the instructions here: https://www.mintlify.com/docs/installation
+2. Run `mint dev`