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+language: python
+python:
+  - "3.4"
+  - "3.5"
+  - "3.6"
+# command to install dependencies
+install:
+  - pip install -r requirements.txt
+# command to run tests
+script:
+  - python adaptiveumbrella/runner.py 
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+[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/danijoo/adaptiveumbrella.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/danijoo/adaptiveumbrella)
+
 # Python module for adaptive umbrella sampling
 
 This module can be used to perform adaptive umbrella sampling of a multi-dimensional potential of mean force. The