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+# AP.Mail
+An ActivityPub client.
+
+A simple ActivityPub client using electron.
+
+When connected to an account, you can see your inbox and outbox, and write notes.
+
+You can also look at the public outbox of anyone else, if you know their name@server address.
+
+Currently only tested with Pleroma.