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+# Bib Reminder for Munich public library
+
+This automatically sending pushover messages when a lent item is about to be returned, while also extending the period if possible.
+
+Configure the docker container with the following variables.
+
+## Docker Config
+
+### Required
+
+- `PUSHOVER_KEY` Your pushover API Key
+- `PUSHOVER_CLIENTS` A comma seperated list of pushover client ids.
+- `HEALTHCHECK_URL` An url for performing a healthcheck (see healthckeck.io for details)
+- `BIB_USERS` A comma seperated list of combinations of <USER>:<PWD> combinations to check and extend lent items.
+
+Example:
+´´´
+PUSHOVER_KEY=abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678
+HEALTHCHECK_URL=https://healthcheck.io/ping/0000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
+BIB_USERS=400001234567:password,40000987654:drowssap
+NOTIFY_USERS=	400001234567:12345678abcdef1234567890abcdef,40000987654:12345678abcdef1234567890abcdef
+´´´
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