Merge pull request #293 from xmtp/deprecation-note

Add deprecation note

README.md

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 # XMTP Node.js tools
 
+![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Deprecated-brown)
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+> [!CAUTION]
+> The XMTP Node.js tools are no longer maintained.
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+For your Frames project, consider using the tools in [xmtp-js packages](https://github.com/xmtp/xmtp-js/tree/main/packages). These updated tools provide enhanced functionality and are designed to provide better support for your development needs.
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+The content below is provided for historical reference only.
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+---
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 This repo provides a collection of tools for running high-quality XMTP bots in Node.js. It contains the following packages:
 
 - [Bot Kit Pro](./packages/bot-kit-pro/README.md): `Bot Kit Pro` is a framework for running bots on the XMTP network designed for complex workflows that require high reliability.