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+"""
+Lucidia AI package.
+
+This package implements a simple conversational agent with a short‑term
+memory and basic sentiment awareness.  Lucidia aims to provide a more
+empathetic interaction than typical chatbots by remembering past
+exchanges and tailoring responses according to the emotional tone
+detected in user input.  See the `README.md` for an overview of the
+project philosophy and usage instructions.
+"""
+
+from .core import LucidiaAI
+
+__all__ = ["LucidiaAI"]
+__version__ = "0.1.0"