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 ![Let's Chat](http://i.imgur.com/0a3l5VF.png)
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+[![Run on Repl.it](https://repl.it/badge/github/sdelements/lets-chat)](https://repl.it/github/sdelements/lets-chat)
 ![Screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/C4uMD67.png)
 
 A self-hosted chat app for small teams built by [Security Compass][seccom].