Add deprecation notice to the readme

Author: wereHamster

README.md

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+> 🚧 **Project Deprecated**
+>
+> This repository has been deprecated and is no longer under active development or maintenance.
+> Existing users may continue to use it at their own discretion, but no further updates or support will be provided.
+>
+> For new work, consider alternatives below (depending on your goals — component “playgrounds”, design-system docs, or UI documentation).
+
+| Tool                                       | Focus / Strengths                                                                                                       |
+| ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| [**Storybook**](https://storybook.js.org/) | The most widely used UI component explorer with a rich ecosystem of addons. Great for React, Vue, and other frameworks. |
+| [**Ladle**](https://ladle.dev/)            | Lightweight, fast alternative to Storybook built on Vite. Minimal configuration, simple setup.                          |
+| [**Docz**](https://github.com/doczjs/docz) | MDX-based documentation for React components. Lets you mix prose and live examples.                                     |
+| [**Pattern Lab**](https://patternlab.io/)  | Strong focus on atomic design and pattern libraries. Works well for design systems and static documentation.            |
+| [**Zeroheight**](https://zeroheight.com/)  | Design-system documentation platform used by designers; integrates tightly with Figma and design tokens.                |
+| [**Supernova**](https://supernova.io/)     | Professional design-system management platform combining docs, tokens, and code.                                        |
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