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 This repository contains the official KiCad footprint libraries.
 
-**The libraries in this repository are intended to be used with KiCad version 8.**
+**The libraries in this repository are intended to be used with KiCad version 9.**
 
 Each footprint library is stored as a directory with the `.pretty` suffix. The footprint files are `.kicad_mod` files within.