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+:::info Stable Release Branch
+
+For each stable release, we now maintain a dedicated branch with the format `litellm_stable_release_branch_x_xx_xx` for the version.
+
+This allows easier patching for day 0 model launches.
+
+**Branch for v1.81.9:** [litellm_stable_release_branch_1_81_9](https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/tree/litellm_stable_release_branch_1_81_9)
+
+:::
+
 ## Deploy this version
 
 import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';