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 a simple crosshair overlay for wayland!
 
-requires wlr_layer_shell, check if your compositor supports that at https://wayland.app/protocols/wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1#compositor-support
+this basically just opens an image and puts it in the center of your screen as an overlay
+
+requirements:
+   a wayland compositor supporting wlr_layer_shell, if unsure check https://wayland.app/protocols/wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1#compositor-support
 
 
 install by running: