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+.. _cmd: https://docs.python.org/3/library/cmd.html
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+Building a new `REPL <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read–eval–print_loop>`_ or
+`Command Line Interface <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command-line_interface>`_
+application? ``cmd2`` is a powerful python library to help you get the job done.
+Already built an application that uses cmd_ from the python standard library and
+want to add more functionality with very little work? Begin here to find out if
+``cmd2`` is a good fit for your needs.
+
+* :ref:`overview/featuretour:Feature Highlights` - a quick tour of a few of the
+ features in ``cmd2``, for both developers and users
+* :ref:`overview/installation:Installation Instructions` - how to install
+ ``cmd2`` and associated optional dependencies
+* :ref:`overview/integrating:Integrate cmd2 Into Your Project` - adding ``cmd2``
+ to your project
+* :ref:`overview/alternatives:Alternatives` - other python packages that might
+ meet your needs
+* :ref:`overview/resources:Resources` - related links and other materials