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Deprecating a repository

Grgur Grisogono edited this page Dec 20, 2018 · 1 revision

Steps for marking a repository as deprecated if we decide to no longer maintain it:

  1. Close all issues
  2. Add deprecation message
  3. Archive the repo

1. Close all issues.

Add this message before closing:

Thank you for filing this issue! :heart: 

We no longer maintain this repository, but we continue to work on the most cutting-edge open source projects. You can find amazing solutions and ideas on the [Modus Labs](https://labs.moduscreate.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=issues&utm_campaign=deprecated) website.

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Thank you for filing this issue! ❤️

We no longer maintain this repository, but we continue to work on the most cutting-edge open source projects. You can find amazing solutions and ideas on the Modus Labs website.

2. Deprecation message

Add this message to the top of README.md

![No longer maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/Maintenance-OFF-red.svg)
### [DEPRECATED] This repository is no longer maintained
> While this project is fully functional, the dependencies are no longer up to date. You are still welcome to explore, learn, and use the code provided here.
>
> Modus is dedicated to supporting the community with innovative ideas, best-practice patterns, and inspiring open source solutions. Check out the latest [Modus Labs](https://labs.moduscreate.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=deprecated) projects.

[![Modus Labs](https://res.cloudinary.com/modus-labs/image/upload/h_80/v1531492623/labs/logo-black.png)](https://labs.moduscreate.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=deprecated)

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No longer maintained

[DEPRECATED] This repository is no longer maintained

While this project is fully functional, the dependencies are no longer up to date. You are still welcome to explore, learn, and use the code provided here.

Modus is dedicated to supporting the community with innovative ideas, best-practice patterns, and inspiring open source solutions. Check out the latest Modus Labs projects.

Modus Labs

3. Archive the repository

Only repository or organization admins can do this. Archiving can be done through Settings.