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+Alexandrie crate index
+======================
+
+This is the crate index for the [Alexandrie] alternative crate registry instance running on <https://crates.polomack.eu>.
+
+This repository follows the rules and layout specified in the [Cargo's Alternative Registries RFC].  
+It is maintained and kept up-to-date automatically by [crates.polomack.eu].
+
+This index (and, by extension, the [crates.polomack.eu] registry) allows crates to only depend on other crates stored in either this registry or [crates.io].
+
+How to use this index ?
+-----------------------
+
+If you want to use this index, you can follow these steps:
+
+- Edit or create the `~/.cargo/config` file, and add the following code:
+```toml
+[registries.alexandrie]
+index = "https://github.com/Hirevo/alexandrie-index"
+```
+- Then, run `cargo login --registry alexandrie` and enter your author token.
+- You can now use the registry using `cargo publish --registry alexandrie` or `cargo search --registry alexandrie`
+
+[Alexandrie]: https://github.com/Hirevo/alexandrie
+[crates.polomack.eu]: https://crates.polomack.eu
+[crates.io]: https://crates.io
+[Cargo's Alternative Registries RFC]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/2141-alternative-registries.md#registry-index-format-specification