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INSTEAD is an open-source text adventure interpreter written in C++ and distributed under MIT license. It allows users to run interactive fiction games from local directories or directly from zip-packed game files, with support for a GTK-based file dialog via F4 key. The project includes continuous integration checks for build monitoring and maintains web resources for homepage, source code, community discussions, and documentation. Developed and supported by a community including an IRC channel for real-time interaction.