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+<?php
+
+namespace Drupal\Core\Operations;
+
+/**
+ * Defines an interface for providing operations links.
+ */
+interface OperationsProviderInterface {
+
+  /**
+   * Returns a list of operation links available for this block.
+   *
+   * @return array
+   *   Array of operation links.
+   */
+  public function getOperationLinks();
+
+}