diff --git a/jrnl/__main__.py b/jrnl/__main__.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+# Copyright (C) 2012-2021 jrnl contributors
+# License: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
+
+import sys
+
+from .cli import cli
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(cli())