diff --git a/tools/README b/tools/README
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@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ amber2lmp	       python scripts for using AMBER to setup LAMMPS input
 binary2txt	       convert a LAMMPS dump file from binary to ASCII text
 ch2lmp		       convert CHARMM files to LAMMPS input
 chain		       create a data file of bead-spring chains
+colvars		       post-process output of the fix colvars command        
 createatoms	       generate lattices of atoms within a geometry
 data2xmovie	       convert a data file to a snapshot that xmovie can viz
 eam_database	       one tool to generate EAM alloy potential files
@@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ lmp2vmd                tools for visualizing and analyzing LAMMPS data with VMD
 matlab		       MatLab scripts for post-processing LAMMPS output
 micelle2d	       create a data file of small lipid chains in solvent
 msi2lmp		       use Accelrys Insight code to setup LAMMPS input
-phonon                 post-process output of fix phonon command
+phonon                 post-process output of the fix phonon command
 pymol_asphere	       convert LAMMPS output of ellipsoids to PyMol format
 python		       Python scripts for post-processing LAMMPS output
 reax	       	       Tools for analyzing output of ReaxFF simulations