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 ## Star History
 
-[![Star History Chart](https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=openclaw/openclaw&type=date&legend=top-left)](https://www.star-history.com/#openclaw/openclaw&type=date&legend=top-left)
+[View OpenClaw's star history](https://www.star-history.com/#openclaw/openclaw&type=date&legend=top-left).
 
 ## Molty