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+---
+title: deprecated
+id: deprecated
+weight: 32
+draft: false
+author: "people"
+---
+
+## NAME
+
+deprecated
+
+## SYNOPSIS
+
+warn that a script is deprecated
+
+## USAGE
+```
+local du = require "lib/dtutils"
+du.deprecated(script_name, deprecation_time)
+```
+**script_name** - _string_ - the name of the script, i.e. "contrib/clear_GPS"  
+**deprecation_time** - _string_ - when the script will be removed, i.e. "darktable release 4.0"
+
+## DESCRIPTION
+
+**deprecated** gives users a warning that a script is outdated or no longer useful and will be
+removed at the specified time
+