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+[metadata]
+name = git-commit-message-linter
+version = 1.0.0
+summary = A Python CLI tool that validates git commit messages
+author = Git Commit Message Linter Contributors
+license = MIT
+classifiers =
+    Development Status :: 4 - Beta
+    Intended Audience :: Developers
+    License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
+    Programming Language :: Python :: 3
+    Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9+