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+## Objective
+
+We are developing an open source version of the proprietary OSlash Shortcuts / GoLinks Alternative.
+This would be a browser extension which can be used to convert web-urls into short links/shortcuts and access them.
+The goal is to enable users to quickly manage and access all of their important links/websites.
+
+### What is an o/ (pronounced as OSlash) shortcut ?
+An o/ shortcut is a short keyword that can be entered directly into your browser’s address bar to quickly access web resources.
+
+### How to use o/ shortcuts ?
+o/ shortcuts can be used by first installing a browser extension in your browser. Then one can add the url and their associated o/ shortcut via the browser extension UI interface.
+Once saved, this o/ shortcut can then be entered directly into the browser’s address bar by the user.
+
+## Motivation
+
+Purpose of releasing this open source version is to give out a minimal and stable release of OSlash Shortcuts.
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