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+# ⚠️ DEPRECATED
+**This repository is deprecated and no longer maintained as of January 16, 2026.**
+
 ## About
 
 [Passage by 1Password](https://1password.com/product/passage) unlocks the passwordless future with a simpler, more secure passkey authentication experience. Passage handles the complexities of the [WebAuthn API](https://blog.1password.com/what-is-webauthn/), and allows you to implement passkeys with ease.