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- updated based on decision to use node: prefix in
  nodejs/TSC#1206
- updated based on agreement in TSC meeting
  on adding /promises to existing modules as per
  minutes - nodejs/TSC#1281

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Treat commits that introduce new core modules with extra care.

Check if the module's name conflicts with an existing ecosystem module. If it
does, choose a different name unless the module owner has agreed in writing to
transfer it.
New modules must only be added with the `node:` prefix.

If the new module name is free, register a placeholder in the module registry as
soon as possible. Link to the pull request that introduces the new core module
in the placeholder's `README`.
When adding promises to an existing API, add `/promises`
(`inspector/promises`, etc.). Apply the `semver-major` label to the addition.

If the new module name is free in npm, register
a placeholder in the module registry as soon as possible. Link to the pull
request that introduces the new core module in the placeholder's `README`.

If the module name is not free and the module is
not widely used, contact the owner to see if they would be willing to transfer
it to the project.

We register a placeholder without the `node:` prefix whenever
possible to avoid confusion and typosquatting attacks.

For pull requests introducing new core modules:

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