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 # mcrcon
 
-mcrcon is console based Minecraft [rcon](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Source_RCON_Protocol) client for remote administration and server maintenance scripts.
+mcrcon is a command-line [rcon](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Source_RCON_Protocol) client intended for remote server administration and maintenance automation.
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+Though originally developed for Minecraft servers, it also works with a variety of other servers using the Valve or Minecraft-style rcon protocol.
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