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+# SIF IS UNDER ACTIVE DEVELOPEMENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️
+sif is not yet ready for release. please do not submit any issues until v1 is out. feel free to contact [hytracer](https://hytracer.ink) or [sfr](https://sfr.gay) if you'd like to help out!
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