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 # Siren: a hypermedia specification for representing entities
 
-__Current version: 0.6.1__
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 Your input is appreciated.  Feel free to file a GitHub Issue, a Pull Request, or contact us.  Thank you!
 
 - [Official Siren Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/siren-hypermedia)