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+**exSpy** is a Python package extending the functionality for multi-dimensional
+data analysis provided by the [HyperSpy](https://hyperspy.org) library. It is
+aimed at helping with the analysis of X-rays Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
+and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS).
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+Go to the documentation for instructions on how to install exSpy and start an
+analysis: [Read the docs](https://exspy.readthedocs.io).
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+Everyone is welcome to contribute. Please read our
+[contributing guidelines](https://github.com/hyperspy/exspy/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.rst) and get started!
+
+Development of exSpy is documented in the
+[changelog](https://github.com/hyperspy/exspy/blob/main/CHANGES.rst).
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