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+# This repo has been archived
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+Active development is no longer happening - however, this repo will continue to serve as example implementations 
+on how to use [external initiators](https://docs.chain.link/chainlink-nodes/external-initiators/external-initiators-introduction) and [webhooks](https://docs.chain.link/chainlink-nodes/oracle-jobs/all-jobs/#webhook-jobs). 
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 # External Initiator
 
 Initiate Chainlink job runs from external sources.