diff --git a/custom/example.zsh b/custom/example.zsh
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-# Add yourself some shortcuts to projects you often work on
-# Example:
-#
-# brainstormr=/Users/robbyrussell/Projects/development/planetargon/brainstormr
-#
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diff --git a/custom/plugins/custom_plugin/custom_plugin.plugin.zsh b/custom/plugins/custom_plugin/custom_plugin.plugin.zsh
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+# This is an example file to demonstrate the use of custom plugins.
+# It would be loaded if you add it to the plugins Array in your .zshrc file:
+#
+# plugins=(custom_plugin)
diff --git a/custom/themes/custom_theme.zsh-theme b/custom/themes/custom_theme.zsh-theme
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+# This is an example file for a customized theme.
+#
+# Place your themes in this folder and enable theme
+# by setting ZSH_THEME in your .zshrc file.