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 # React-Select
 
+This is intended to be the authoritative fork of react-select while the original react-select is not being actively maintained. The end goal is that the original react-select becomes maintained again and this repository can be archived.
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 The Select control for [React](https://reactjs.com). Initially built for use in [KeystoneJS](http://www.keystonejs.com).
 
 See [react-select.com](https://www.react-select.com) for live demos and comprehensive docs.