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+## Usage
+
+```bash
+cd /path/to/icefall/docs
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+make clean
+make html
+cd build/html
+python3 -m http.server 8000
+```
+
+It prints:
+
+```
+Serving HTTP on 0.0.0.0 port 8000 (http://0.0.0.0:8000/) ...
+```
+
+Open your browser and go to <http://0.0.0.0:8000/> to view the generated
+documentation.
+
+Done!
+
+**Hint**: You can change the port number when starting the server.
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