diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -235,3 +235,5 @@ Contributions welcome! Please read SECURITY.md before submitting security-relate
 - [crunchtools.com](https://crunchtools.com)
 
 <!-- mcp-name: io.github.crunchtools/github -->
+
+<!-- throwaway change: checking the gates at the major tag -->