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-## :gem: Support the Project
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-    Your pledge helps keep Minify in active development
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-<a href="https://www.patreon.com/minify"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://c5.patreon.com/external/logo/become_a_patron_button@2x.png" width="160"></a>
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