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+# Changelog
+
+## v1.0.1 (2023-10-21)
+## Fixes
+- checks if FindMy cache file exists before continuing
+- correct python packaging
+
+## v1.0.0 (16-10-2023)
+### Features
+- output AirTag battery status in table
+- visualize battery as bar indicator
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,9 +16,11 @@ The FindMy app may need to be opened to receive the battery status of the AirTag
 
 2. Run `python3 airtag-bat.py`
 
-### Executable
+### pip
 
-A compiled executable is also located under `dist`.
-Simply run `./airtag-bat` from this directory or link/move the executable to `/usr/local/bin`.
+1. Install with `pip3 install airtag-bat`
 
+2. Run anywhere with `airtag-bat`
+
+## Sample Output
 ![image](docs/output.png)
diff --git a/airtag_bat/main.py b/airtag_bat/main.py
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--- a/airtag_bat/main.py
+++ b/airtag_bat/main.py
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ def get_bat():
     # Location of FindMy cache file for AirTags
     FINDMY_FILES = '~/Library/Caches/com.apple.findmy.fmipcore/Items.data'
 
+    # checks if FindMy cache file exists
+    if os.path.exists(os.path.expanduser(FINDMY_FILES)) == False:
+        print("Please open FindMy to generate cache file")
+        return
+
     # dict with AirTag names, and battery status
     airtags = {"AirTag" : [], "BatteryStatus" : [], "BatteryLevel" : []}
 
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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "airtag_bat"
-version = "1.0.0"
+version = "1.0.1"
 description = "A tool to read AirTag battery status"
 authors = [
     { name = "Henrik zu Jeddeloh", email = "henrik.zujeddeloh@protonmail.com"},