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-This is the open source core component of Synergy, a keyboard and mouse sharing tool.
+The Synergy Core project is the open-source core component of [Synergy](https://symless.com/synergy), a keyboard and mouse sharing tool. 
+
+This project is intended for developers, and when built produces the community edition of Synergy. To use it, install `synergy` with your favorite package manager.
 
 * [Download Synergy](https://symless.com/synergy/download)
 * [Contact support](https://symless.com/synergy/contact)