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 - [![Docs](https://docs.rs/lambda-extension/badge.svg)](https://docs.rs/lambda-extension) **`lambda-extension`** is a library that makes it easy to write Lambda Runtime Extensions in Rust.
 - [![Docs](https://docs.rs/lambda_runtime_api_client/badge.svg)](https://docs.rs/lambda_runtime_api_client) **`lambda-runtime-api-client`** is a shared library between the lambda runtime and lambda extension libraries that includes a common API client to talk with the AWS Lambda Runtime API.
 
+The Rust runtime client is an experimental package. It is subject to change and intended only for evaluation purposes.
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 ## Getting started
 
 The easiest way to start writing Lambda functions with Rust is by using [Cargo Lambda](https://www.cargo-lambda.info/), a related project. Cargo Lambda is a Cargo plugin, or subcommand, that provides several commands to help you in your journey with Rust on AWS Lambda.