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+# A template for a README file inside 'fuzz/' directory in a library project.
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+This directory contains source code and build scripts for guided fuzzers. 
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+Instructions are available at:
+https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz/blob/master/docs/building_running_fuzzers.md