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+Frappy: the Python SECoP implementaion
+======================================
+
+Frappy is a Pyhthon-framework for writing SECoP servers (called SECNodes or Nodes) and Clients.
+It comes with its own Graphical client and a assortment(word?!) of example Nodes.
+It is able to use TCP and Serial connections.
+
+To get started, look at the provided demo, the provided examples, or have a look at the INTRODUCTION section.
+
+Main development is done [here](https://forge.frm2.tum.de/review/q/project:secop) and a readonly GitHub-mirror for easier access is available [here](https://github.com/SampleEnvironment/frappy)
+
+Requirements
+------------
+
+See `requirements.txt`.
+
+
+Demo
+----
+
+Use the following command after installing the dependencies:
+
+```
+$ make frappy-demo
+```