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 A simple reminder app.
 
+## Introduction
+
+Memor is an Android app for getting reminders at a specified time via a
+notification. It was developed with the goal to be as simple and elegant as
+possible.
+
 ## Hacking
 
 Memor is developed in [Dart](https://dart.dev) using the