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 Generic project templates for tools, filters, libraries in C++.
 
+> [!Note]
+> Alpha status, incomplete. Currently work is underway for the Makefile and script.
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 ## Installation
 
 Type `make` to install the `mkproj` script, its man page, and the templates.