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+# 3ds.hacks.guide
+
+A complete guide to 3DS (and 2DS) custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap.
+
+https://3ds.hacks.guide/
+
+## Running the site locally
+
+This requires the following installed on your system:
+- ruby(-dev)
+- bundler
+
+To test the website locally, simply run the following commands:
+
+```sh
+bundle config set --local path vendor/bundle
+bundle install
+bundle exec jekyll serve
+```
+
+The website should now be running on http://127.0.0.1:4000/.