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@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ This repo contains multiple go modules. When using it, rename `go.work.example`
 
 ### Tools
 
-1. Install [golangci-lint](https://golangci-lint.run/welcome/install) 1.60.3
+1. Install [golangci-lint](https://golangci-lint.run/welcome/install) 1.61.0
 1. Install [markdownlint](https://github.com/DavidAnson/markdownlint) 0.39.0
 1. Install [hadolint](https://github.com/hadolint/hadolint)
 1. Install [yamllint](https://yamllint.readthedocs.io/en/stable/quickstart.html)