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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ A curated list of awesome Go frameworks, libraries and software. Inspired by [aw
 
 Please take a quick gander at the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/avelino/awesome-go/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) first. Thanks to all [contributors](https://github.com/avelino/awesome-go/graphs/contributors); you rock!
 
-[Join us on Slack](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/awesome/) to chat with other awesome-go maintainers!
+[Join us on Slack](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/awesome/) to chat with other awesome-go maintainers! ([Request an invite](https://bit.ly/go-slack-signup), then join the #awesome channel.)
 
 #### *If you see a package or project here that is no longer maintained or is not a good fit, please submit a pull request to improve this file. Thank you!*