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+# ca_injector: inject CA certificates into trust stores
+
+This library is a (as of this writing, incomplete) rust port of [mkcert](https://github.com/FiloSottile/mkcert) to a library. It's purpose is to let you install the CAs of your choosing into various trust stores.
+
+Please see the [docs](https://docs.rs/crate/ca_injector/latest) for more information on use.
+
+## Author
+
+Erik Hollensbe <erik.hollensbe@zerotier.com>
+
+## License
+
+BSD 3-Clause