diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0871520..01ba81b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,3 +2,24 @@ go-lockout
 ==========
 
 simple app for exec'ing my desired screen lock and suspend functions
+
+Installation
+============
+
+This tool is built using Google Go Lang
+
+	go get github.com/vbatts/go-lockout/lockout
+
+
+Usage
+=====
+
+Set ~/.config/lockout.conf to have two variables, with the values what it takes to accomplish locking your screensaver, and to suspend your  laptop
+
+	suspendcmd: sudo /usr/sbin/pm-suspend
+	lockcmd: xscreensaver-command -lock
+
+Then you can just call
+
+	lockout
+