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 # modelix.mps-plugins
 Plugin for JetBrains MPS that integrates all relevant Modelix components
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+This plugin is the answer to the question "How do I install Modelix?". Modelix provides a lot of components that can be combined in a flexible way for different use cases. This introduces a complexity that is overwhelming for beginners. This plugin should help to get something running with less effort. It is not intended for production usage, but for evaluation and development purposes.