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 # esp-template
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+> [!NOTE]  
+> We have created our own project generation tool, [esp-generate], which is now available for general use. We are recommending use of this new tool for creating new projects.
+>
+> This template will no longer receive updates or support, and is no longer recommended for use.
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+[esp-generate]: https://github.com/esp-rs/esp-generate/
+
 A minimalist template for use with [cargo-generate] to create `no_std` applications targeting Espressif's line of SoCs and modules. At present, this template supports the **ESP32**, **ESP32-C2**, **ESP32-C3**,**ESP32-C6**, **ESP32-H2**, **ESP32-S2**, and **ESP32-S3**; additional devices will be added as they become available.
 
 To generate a project using this template: