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+---
+'@backstage/core-compat-api': patch
+---
+
+Create an abstraction to consume legacy system icons in new system extensions.
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-api-docs': patch
+---
+
+Use the system icon compatibility component in the navigation item extension.