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+# drive_syncer
+
+this is a cli program very early in development, targeting to create an
+easy-to-use replacement of the official windows Google Drive client.
+
+Features:
+
+| title                                                                      | status  |
+|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
+| streaming files                                                            | Working |
+| local file caching                                                         | WIP     |
+| offline available files                                                    | Planned |
+| setting local file permissions (like execute, etc) for each file/dir       | WIP     |
+| upload/download filters in form of gitignore like file (maybe gui support) | Planned |
+| keeping local & remote in sync (even with offline available files)         | WIP     |
+
+## this is still very early in development and definitely **not** ready for normal use yet, it will probably destroy some files irreversibly in its current state.
+
+#### Suggestions, Tips and PRs are very welcome!