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+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+[![Slack Status](https://homebridge-slackin.herokuapp.com/badge.svg)](https://homebridge-slackin.herokuapp.com)
+
 # IMPORTANT
 
 Homebridge has recently spun off its included accessories into a new module [homebridge-legacy-plugins](https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge-legacy-plugins). Please do not open any issues related to specific devices in this repository; go there instead.
@@ -17,6 +19,12 @@ Since Siri supports devices added through HomeKit, this means that with Homebrid
 
 You can explore all available plugins at the NPM website by [searching for the keyword `homebridge-plugin`](https://www.npmjs.com/browse/keyword/homebridge-plugin).
 
+# Community
+
+If you're having an issue with a particular plugin, open an issue in that plugin's Github repository. If you're having an issue with Homebridge itself, feel free to open issues and PRs here.
+
+You can also chat with us in our nascent [Slack instance](http://homebridge-slackin.herokuapp.com).
+
 # Installation
 
 **Note:** If you're running on Linux, you'll need to make sure you have the `libavahi-compat-libdnssd-dev` package installed. If you're running on a Raspberry Pi, you should have a look at the [Wiki](/nfarina/homebridge/wiki/Running-HomeBridge-on-a-Raspberry-Pi).
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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 {
   "name": "homebridge",
   "description": "HomeKit support for the impatient",
-  "version": "0.2.3",
+  "version": "0.2.4",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "DEBUG=* ./bin/homebridge -D -P example-plugins/ || true"
   },