diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_explosions/description.txt b/mods/CORE/mcl_explosions/description.txt
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-This mod adds a common API to create explosions.
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_explosions/mod.conf b/mods/CORE/mcl_explosions/mod.conf
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+name = mcl_explosions
+description = A common API to create explosions.