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+**NOTICE: this repo is for all bootstrap based front-ends, and is in maintenance mode 🚧 for the latest version of the design system see [EnergySage/es-ds](https://github.com/EnergySage/es-ds)**
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 # EnergySage Design System
 
 This is a **monorepo** containing the elements required for building experiences