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 classified as follows:
 
 `tests/`: Contains the general test cases for OpenBMC stack functional
-          verification.
+          verification. The "tests" subdirectory uses legacy REST and will be
+          deprecated at some point and therefore no longer supported.
 
 `extended/`: Contains test cases for boot testing, network testing,
              code update testing etc.