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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-notifications-backend': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-notifications-common': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-notifications-node': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-notifications': patch
+---
+
+Initial notifications system for backstage