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 # `sampctl`
 
-1.8.7 - Southclaws <hello@southcla.ws>
+1.8.8 - Southclaws <hello@southcla.ws>
 
 The Swiss Army Knife of SA:MP - vital tools for any server owner or library maintainer.
 
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-1.8.7
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