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+# SparkBot
+
+This bot replies to a specific word.
+
+On line 42, you can edit the word-to-be-responded-to after "if '":
+    if 'target-word' in msg['body']:
+    
+On line 44, you can edit the response options after "wordslist = ['":
+
+    wordslist = ['a response to the target-word.']
+
+To run this bot, type the following command in your terminal:
+
+    python3 spark.py -d -j sparkbot@conversejs.org -r muc_name@muc.vvvvvvaria.org -n sparkbot -p testing
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