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From: =?UTF-8?q?M=C3=98D=3ALR?= <227069562+mod-lr@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:13:50 +1000
Subject: [PATCH] Add Smart Empties development status

Add a clear README status notice explaining that the previous public beta has been withdrawn and Smart Empties is currently in development.
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 # Smart Empties · MØDLR Tools
 
 Precision empty placement and management for Blender — **fast, deterministic, and built for structured workflows.**<br>
-A **MØDLR Tools** product.
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+A **MØDLR Tools** product.<br>
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+**Status:** Currently in development. The previous public beta has been withdrawn while Smart Empties is prepared for a future public release.
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 *Each section builds on the last — read top to bottom for full context.*
 
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