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 ![logo](docs/CarvelLogo.png)
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+> ⚠️ **Deprecated**: This tool is no longer actively maintained by the Carvel team. 
+> For actively maintained Carvel tools, see [carvel.dev](https://carvel.dev). 
 # kwt
 
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