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-# checkout
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+# checkout
+
+This action checks out your repository so that your workflow operates from the root of the repository
+
+# Usage
+
+See [action.yml](action.yml)
+
+Basic:
+```yaml
+actions:
+- uses: actions/checkout@latest
+- uses: actions/setup-node@latest
+  with:
+    version: 10.x 
+- run: npm install
+- run: npm test
+```
+
+# License
+
+The scripts and documentation in this project are released under the [MIT License](LICENSE)