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-vplot simplifies plotting [VPLanet](https://github.com/VirtualPlanetaryLaboratory/vplanet) data through a command line option that instantly generates plots of a single simulation, as well as a Python module to generate consistent and accessible figures for your publications.
+`vplot` simplifies plotting [VPLanet](https://github.com/VirtualPlanetaryLaboratory/vplanet) data through a command line option that instantly generates plots of a single simulation, as well as a Python module to generate consistent and accessible figures for your publications.