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+# This Gem is no longer maintained
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+**Consider [annotaterb](https://github.com/drwl/annotaterb)** for an actively maintained alternative.
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 ## Annotate (aka AnnotateModels)
 
 [![Gem Version](https://badge.fury.io/rb/annotate.svg)](http://badge.fury.io/rb/annotate)