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+## It's [Hacktober](https://hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com/)! Please consider helping out. Here are just some of the [issues](https://github.com/gollum/gollum/labels/Hacktoberfest) that could use your help. Also consider [subscribing](https://www.codetriage.com/gollum/gollum) on CodeTriage.
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 gollum -- A git-based Wiki
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