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@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ can be connected to software on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing and MaxMSP
 The boards can be assembled by hand or purchased preassembled; the open-source
 IDE can be downloaded for free at [https://arduino.cc](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)
 
+![Github](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/arduino/Arduino)
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 ## More info at
 
 -  [Our website](https://www.arduino.cc/)