diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
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+# ensure that line endings for Windows builds are properly formatted
+# see https://github.com/golangci/golangci-lint-action?tab=readme-ov-file#how-to-use
+# at "Multiple OS Example" section
 *.go text eol=lf