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+# logmower-shipper
+
+Watches log directory for logs, and ships them to mongo.
+
+- Running: `go run .`
+- Building: `go build .`
+
+## Files
+1. `mower.go` acts as the main routine: initializes (including `mongo.go`) and watches for new files in log directory.
+2. `submit.go` watches file contents and tails them, streaming to `sender.go`.
+3. `sender.go` batches lines and ships them to mongo.