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@@ -5,5 +5,26 @@ A recursive file watcher that works by attaching itself to processes
 ## Installation
 
 ```bash
-go install github.com/mnafees/liver@latest
+$ go install github.com/mnafees/liver@latest
+```
+
+## Getting started
+
+To use Liver, you need a `liver.json` file in the root of your directory with the following contents
+```json
+{
+    "paths": [
+        "/some/path/or/file/to/watch",
+        "/other/path/index.js"
+    ],
+    "procs": {
+        "/some/path": "go run main.go",
+        "/other/path": "node index.js"
+    }
+}
+```
+
+Then call Liver such as
+```bash
+$ liver
 ```