The deprecation system provides graceful memory management:
Table 6: Deprecation states and visibility.
| State | Age | Default visibility | With include_deprecated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | — | Visible | Visible |
| Recently deprecated | < 7 days | Visible (flagged) | Visible (flagged) |
| Long deprecated | ≥ 7 days | Hidden | Visible (flagged) |
Flagged entries are prefixed with [DEPRECATED] in search results.