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+Weblate
+=======
+
+Weblate is web based translation tool. It is based on translate-toolkit and
+heavily uses git backed to store project.
+
+Project goals
+-------------
+
+Minimalistic web based translation with direct commit to git on each
+translation made. There is no plan in heavy conflict resolution as these
+should be primarily handled on git side.
+
+Requirements
+------------
+
+Django - https://www.djangoproject.com/
+Translate-toolkit - http://translate.sourceforge.net/wiki/toolkit/index