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+# 🧊 This project is archived and no longer developed or maintained. 🧊
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+The code remains available for historic purposes.
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+The README as of the archival date remains unchanged below for historic purposes.
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 # kaniko - Build Images In Kubernetes
 
 ## 🚨NOTE: kaniko is not an officially supported Google product🚨