diff --git a/data/helpers.d/print b/data/helpers.d/print
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+# Print a message to stderr and exit
+# usage: ynh_die MSG [RETCODE]
+ynh_die() {
+  echo "$1" 1>&2
+  exit "${2:-1}"
+}