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+# Wikiless
+A free open source alternative Wikipedia front-end focused on privacy.
+* No JavaScript or ads.
+* All requests go through the backend, client never talks to Wikipedia.
+* Prevents Wikipedia getting your IP address.
+* Self-hostable. Anyone can setup a private or public instance.