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 A spatial navigation library for devices with input via directional controls
 
+## :nut_and_bolt: Maintenance mode
+LRUD is now in maintenance mode; existing bugs will be fixed, but new features will not be added. A library called `lrud-spatial` will be made available to the community soon.
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 ## Upgrading from V2
 
 **v3 is a major rewrite, covering many new features. However, it unfortunately breaks some backwards compatibility.**