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 ```
 
 Read the [wiki](https://github.com/LukasJoswiak/etch/wiki) to learn about more options.
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+***Note**: if you are using Netlify to host your site, you must [add Etch as a submodule](https://gohugo.io/hosting-and-deployment/hosting-on-netlify/#use-hugo-themes-with-netlify) instead of cloning.*