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 ![logo](docs/CarvelLogo.png)
 
+[![OpenSSF Best Practices](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/7746/badge)](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/7746)
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 # kapp
 
 - Website: https://carvel.dev/kapp