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+> [!NOTE]
+> This repo will be in [Vacation Mode](https://codeberg.org/ethical-foss/ai-free-foss-alternatives/src/branch/main/GOVERNANCE.md#vacations) from the morning of 20 October 2026 until the morning of 3 November 2026 for Halloween break. During this time, Pull Requests and Issues will be hidden, but after that, both will be visible again. No existing PRs or Issues will be lost, but no new ones may be created during this time. Hope everyone who celebrates Halloween has a spooky time 👻
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 # AI-free FOSS Alternatives
 
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