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+//go:build tools
+// +build tools
+
+// This file uses the recommended method for tracking developer tools in a Go
+// module.
+//
+// REF: https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Modules#how-can-i-track-tool-dependencies-for-a-module
+package tools
+
+import (
+	_ "github.com/golangci/golangci-lint/cmd/golangci-lint"
+	_ "mvdan.cc/gofumpt"
+)