diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d337167..74fe339 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Each and every EaglerProxy plugin consists of two parts:
 * a `metadata.json` metadata file
 
 Below is a breakdown of everything inside of `metadata.json`:  
-```json
+```
 {
     "name": "Example Plugin",
     "id": "examplePlugin",
@@ -68,4 +68,4 @@ Below is a breakdown of everything inside of `metadata.json`:
     "load_after": ["otherPlugin"]
 }
 ```
-As of right now, there exists no API reference. Please refer to the preinstalled plugin for details regarding API usage.
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+As of right now, there exists no API reference. Please refer to the preinstalled plugin for details regarding API usage.