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-# project-template
-A reusable template for Open Code Chicago projects — includes community standards, best practices, and starter structure.
+# Project Template
+
+<img align="right" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/du3J3cXyzhj75IOgvA/giphy.gif" width="100"/>
+
+[![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/OpenCodeChicago/project-template)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/commits/main)
+[![CI](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/actions/workflows/ci.yml)
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/github/license/OpenCodeChicago/project-template)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/blob/main/LICENSE)
+[![Open Issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/OpenCodeChicago/project-template)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/issues)
+[![Pull Requests](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-pr/OpenCodeChicago/project-template)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/pulls)
+[![Contributors](https://img.shields.io/github/contributors/OpenCodeChicago/project-template)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/graphs/contributors)
+[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/OpenCodeChicago/project-template?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/stargazers)
+[![GitHub forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/OpenCodeChicago/project-template?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/OpenCodeChicago/project-template/network/members)
+[![Prettier](https://img.shields.io/badge/prettier-2.8.8-ff69b4.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=prettier)](https://prettier.io/)
+[![Bash](https://img.shields.io/badge/bash-5.2-4EAA25?logo=gnubash&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge)](https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/)
+[![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-24.0-blue?logo=docker&style=for-the-badge)](Dockerfile)
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Description](#description)
+- [Who is this for?](#who-is-this-for)
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+- [Feedback](#feedback)
+- [Support](#support)
+- [Languages and Tools](#languages-and-tools)
+- [Connect with us](#connect-with-us)
+
+---
+
+## Description
+
+A ready-to-use template repository for quickly starting new projects. Includes essential files, recommended structure, and documentation to streamline your workflow.
+
+---
+
+## Who is this for?
+
+This template is designed for:
+
+- **Open Code Chicago contributors** starting new community projects.
+- **Open source developers** who want a clean and consistent project structure.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. Click the **"Use this template"** button on the repository page to create a new repo.
+2. Clone your new repository:
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-new-repo.git
+   cd your-new-repo
+   ```
+3. (Optional) Run the setup script:
+   ```sh
+   bash setup.sh
+   ```
+4. Customize your project and update documentation as needed.
+
+See [docs/setup.md](docs/setup.md) for more details.
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+- Pre-configured documentation folder (`docs/`)
+- Example setup script (`setup.sh`)
+- Dockerfile and .dockerignore for containerization
+- Automated CI workflow with GitHub Actions (`.github/workflows/ci.yml`)
+- Code of conduct and contributing guidelines
+- Sample configuration files (`.editorconfig`, `.prettierrc`)
+- Starter changelog
+
+---
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```bash
+project-template/                     # GitHub project-template
+├── .github/
+│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
+│   │   ├── bug_report.md
+│   │   └── feature_request.md
+│   ├── workflow/
+│   │   └── ci.yml
+│   ├── CODEOWNERS
+│   ├── dependabot.yml
+│   └── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+│
+├── docs/
+│   ├── images/
+│   ├── architecture.md
+│   ├── faq.md
+│   ├── setup.md
+│   └── usage.md
+│
+├── .dockerignore
+├── .gitignore
+├── .prettierrc
+├── CHANGELOG.md
+├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+├── CONTRIBUTING.md
+├── Dockerfile
+├── LICENSE
+├── README.md
+└── setup.sh
+```
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions!
+
+Please read the [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting pull requests.
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+---
+
+## Feedback
+
+We welcome feedback and suggestions to improve the template’s functionality and usability.
+
+---
+
+## Support
+
+📧 Contact: [Email](mailto:info@opencodechicago.org).
+
+If you find this template helpful, consider supporting us:
+
+[![Buy Me a Coffee](https://img.shields.io/badge/buy%20me%20a%20coffee-yellow?logo=buy-me-a-coffee&style=for-the-badge)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alexsmagin)
+[![Donate via PayPal](https://img.shields.io/badge/paypal-donate-blue?logo=paypal&style=for-the-badge)](https://paypal.me/alexandrsmagin)
+
+---
+
+## Languages and Tools
+
+<div align="center">
+<a href="https://git-scm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">
+<img src="https://www.vectorlogo.zone/logos/git-scm/git-scm-icon.svg" alt="git" width="40" height="40"/></a>
+<a href="https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 10px" src="https://profilinator.rishav.dev/skills-assets/gnu_bash-icon.svg" alt="Bash" height="50" /></a>
+<a href="https://www.docker.com/" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 10px" src="https://profilinator.rishav.dev/skills-assets/docker-original-wordmark.svg" alt="Docker" height="50" /></a>
+</div>
+
+---
+
+## Connect with us
+
+<div align="center">
+<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AlexSmaginDev" target="_blank">
+<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/youtube-%23FF0000.svg?&style=for-the-badge&logo=youtube&logoColor=white" alt="YouTube" style="margin-bottom: 5px;" />
+</a>
+<a href="https://discord.gg/t6MGsCqdFX" target="_blank">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/discord-%237289DA.svg?&style=for-the-badge&logo=discord&logoColor=white" alt="Discord" style="margin-bottom: 5px;" />
+</a>
+<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-code-chicago" target="_blank">
+<img src=https://img.shields.io/badge/linkedin-%231E77B5.svg?&style=for-the-badge&logo=linkedin&logoColor=white alt=linkedin style="margin-bottom: 5px;" />
+</a>
+<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580367112591" target="_blank">
+<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/facebook-%231877F2.svg?&style=for-the-badge&logo=facebook&logoColor=white" alt="Facebook" style="margin-bottom: 5px;" />
+</a>
+
+</div>