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  "description": "Akuity is a software company that provides an enterprise-grade GitOps platform built on the Argo project. Founded by the original creators of Argo, the company offers a managed service that simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes applications using a unique hybrid architecture.",
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      "slug": "harness",
      "name": "Harness"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T15:25:15.346+00:00",
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