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+# Github Team Status Monitor
+
+For now, startup is a bit wonky.
+
+```
+docker-compose up -d scrounger
+cd overwatch
+npm install
+npm start
+```
+
+Still working on a proper dockerization, and fiddling with auth, which is very
+important for this app.