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+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> VMClarity has been deprecated and succeeded by [openclarity/openclarity](https://github.com/openclarity/openclarity).
+>
+> Check the [release statement](https://github.com/orgs/openclarity/discussions/882) for more information.
+> 
+> **This project does not receive updates. We encourage you to migrate.**
+
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