chore: formalize deprecation and EOL policy for @unleash/proxy#222
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This PR formalizes the deprecation and end-of-life (EOL) policy for the Unleash Proxy, which has been in a gradual deprecation state since 2023. It updates documentation to clearly communicate the lifecycle status and automates deprecation notices in npm and Docker releases.
Changes:
- Formalizes deprecation timeline with explicit EOL date of 2026-11-26 in README
- Adds automated npm deprecation to release workflow
- Adds deprecation labels to Docker images (Docker Hub, GHCR, and ECR)
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| README.md | Updated status badge to "deprecated", added lifecycle status table with historical timeline and EOL date |
| package.json | Version bump from 1.4.14 to 1.4.16 |
| .github/workflows/release.yml | Added npm deprecate step to mark published versions with deprecation message |
| .github/workflows/push-docker-releases.yml | Added org.opencontainers.image.description label with deprecation notice |
| .github/workflows/push-ecr-releases.yml | Added org.opencontainers.image.description label with deprecation notice |
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Summary
This PR formalizes the existing deprecation state of Unleash Proxy and defines an explicit lifecycle policy for both:
The repo has already signaled deprecation over time, but without a concrete end-of-life date or release guardrails. This PR adds both.
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