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+# PyAPNs2
+Python library for interacting with the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) via HTTP/2 protocol
+
+## Installation
+
+Either download the source from GitHub or use easy_install:
+
+    $ easy_install apns2
+
+## Sample usage
+
+```python
+from apns2.client import APNsClient
+from apns2.payload import Payload
+
+token_hex = 'b5bb9d8014a0f9b1d61e21e796d78dccdf1352f23cd32812f4850b87'
+payload = Payload(alert="Hello World!", sound="default", badge=1)
+client = APNsClient('key.pem', use_sandbox=False, use_alternate_port=False)
+client.send_notification(token_hex, payload)
+```
+
+## Further Info
+
+[iOS Reference Library: Local and Push Notification Programming Guide][a1]
+
+## License
+
+PyAPNs2 is distributed under the terms of the MIT license.
+
+See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for the complete license details.
+
+[a1]:https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/NetworkingInternet/Conceptual/RemoteNotificationsPG/Chapters/Introduction.html