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  "description": "Backstage is an open-source framework for building developer portals. It provides a centralized interface for managing software catalogs, documentation, and scaffolding for new projects, aimed at improving developer experience within large engineering organizations.",
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      "slug": "cortex",
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    },
    {
      "slug": "port",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T16:09:30.17+00:00",
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    "founded": "2020 (Open Sourced)",
    "headquarters": "Stockholm, Sweden (Originating) / Global (CNCF)",
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      "Cloud Console Native Management: Managing microservices through infrastructure-as-code and cloud console tagging without a unified UI."
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