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 It is also available as a [Chrome extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/htmlhouse/aljfacibkadhobknaalpfbclcpoepopi) and browsable on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abunchtell.htmlhouse).
 
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 ## Development