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+cpack-external
+--------------
+
+* CPack gained a new :cpack_gen:`CPack External Generator` which is used to
+  export the CPack metadata in a format that other software can understand. The
+  intention of this generator is to allow external packaging software to take
+  advantage of CPack's features when it may not be possible to use CPack for
+  the entire packaging process.